Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes the privacy practices of Bauman Orchards and applies solely to information collected through https://baumanorchards.com. This Privacy Policy explains:

  • The information we collect through our website, how it is used, and with whom it may be shared.
  • The choices available to you regarding the use of your information.
  • The security measures we use to help protect your information.

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

Bauman Orchards collects information that you voluntarily provide through our website contact forms, online store purchases, wholesale inquiries, event registrations, newsletter signups, gift basket orders, produce availability requests, employment inquiries, email communications, or other direct interactions with us. We also collect certain information automatically through analytics tools when you visit our website, as described below.

We only request personal information when it is necessary to provide the products, services, or information you have requested. We collect information by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent, and we explain why it is being collected and how it will be used.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate, maintain, secure, and analyze our website, process online orders, fulfill customer requests, manage event registrations, or as otherwise required by law.

The information we collect helps us better understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our online store, customer service, seasonal offerings, website functionality, and overall visitor experience. We may also compile anonymous, aggregated website statistics regarding website traffic, browser usage, and visitor engagement. These reports do not contain personally identifiable information.

Log and Analytics Data

Like many websites, Bauman Orchards uses analytics software to collect information that your web browser automatically sends when you visit our website. This information is processed by our analytics provider in accordance with its own privacy policy.

Information collected may include, but is not limited to:

  • The website that referred you to our website.
  • The date and duration of your visit.
  • The type of device, operating system, and web browser you are using.
  • Your IP address.
  • The pages you visit while browsing our website.

Opting Out of Analytics

If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you may install Google’s browser opt-out add-on or configure your browser to reject cookies. These resources are provided by third parties and are used at your own discretion. Bauman Orchards does not endorse or control these third-party tools.

Your Access to and Control Over Your Information

You may opt out of future communications from Bauman Orchards at any time. By contacting us using the information provided on our website, you may request to:

  • Learn what personal information we have about you, if any.
  • Correct or update your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations requiring us to retain certain records.
  • Express concerns regarding our use of your information.

You may also decline to provide certain personal information; however, doing so may prevent us from fulfilling online orders, responding to inquiries, processing event registrations, or providing other requested services.

Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the products or services you request, comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of transmitting or storing electronic data is completely secure, we continually work to maintain reasonable security practices appropriate to the information we collect.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, maintain shopping cart functionality where applicable, and better understand how visitors interact with our website.

Some cookies may be associated with identifiers such as your IP address or a unique cookie ID. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain portions of our website, including online shopping features.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Bauman Orchards is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they choose to visit.

California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)

The analytics technologies described above collect information regarding your interactions with our website and transmit that information to our analytics provider. These non-essential technologies are activated only after you provide consent through our website’s cookie banner.

When you accept or decline cookies, your preference is stored for 30 days so that you are not prompted during every visit. After that period, the cookie banner will appear again. You may also reset your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies.

Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

Bauman Orchards reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will become effective immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how Bauman Orchards collects, uses, or protects your personal information, please contact us through the Contact page on our website at https://baumanorchards.com/contact/ or by using the contact information provided on our website.