Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting Surprise Farm Retreat Center's ("we," "us," or "our") website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website and use Google Analytics.

1. Information Collection

   • 1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. This may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

   • 1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may also automatically collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and the pages you visit.

2. Use of Information

   • 2.1 Personal Information: We may use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes: To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries. To process and acknowledge your donations, if applicable. To send you updates, newsletters, or other promotional materials. To provide you with information about our programs, services, and events. To fulfill any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection.

   • 2.2 Non-Personal Information: We may use non-personal information for various purposes, including: Analyzing website usage trends and improving our website's content and functionality. Monitoring and protecting the security and integrity of our website. Generating statistical data regarding the use of our website.

3. Google Analytics

   • 3.1 We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect and analyze non-personal information about your interactions with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies or other tracking technologies to gather information about your use of our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the links you click.

   • 3.2 Google Analytics may also collect information about your demographic information, interests, and browsing behavior. We do not merge this information with any personally identifiable information.

   • 3.3 Google Analytics may store and process the collected information on servers located in the United States or other countries. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

   • 3.4 By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google Analytics as described in this Privacy Policy and in Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Information Sharing

   • 4.1 We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you. These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and are not authorized to use your information for any other purpose.

   • 4.2 We may also disclose your information if required by law, to enforce our website policies, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.

5. Your Choices

   • 5.1 You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about your website visits.

   • 5.2 You may also choose to disable cookies or adjust your browser settings to decline cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or services on our website.

6. Security

   • We take reasonable measures to protect the security and integrity of your personal information. However, please understand that no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100%

Effective Date: June 19, 2023

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Cookies​

Surprise Farm Retreat Center ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and values the trust you place in us when you visit our website. As part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with regulations, we would like to inform you about the use of cookies on our website.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They provide useful information to website owners, which helps enhance your browsing experience.

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies, including those provided by Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic, track user interactions, and gather statistical information. This allows us to improve our website's content, functionality, and user experience. We may also use cookies to deliver personalized content or display targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.

2. Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies, including those provided by Google Analytics, help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect non-personal information, such as the pages visited, the time spent on each page, and the links clicked. This information helps us analyze website usage patterns and make improvements.

 

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Window unless you take action to disable or block them. You have the following options:

1. Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to disable or block cookies. Please note that this may impact your ability to access certain features or services on our website.

2. Google Analytics Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at [insert link to opt-out add-on]. This tool prevents Google Analytics from collecting and using data about your website visits.

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Please be aware that even if you choose to disable cookies or opt-out of Google Analytics, we may still collect certain non-personal information about your website visit for other purposes, such as security and compliance with legal obligations.

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Updates to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at surprisefarmretreatcenter@gmail.com.

By closing this cookie window or continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this information and consent to the use of cookies as described herein.

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Last Updated: June 19, 2023