Effective Date: 07/21/2025
At The FareHound, accessible from https://thefarehound.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide: When you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you browse the site, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our content.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and gather analytics. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Send email updates and newsletters (only if you subscribe)
- Monitor and analyze website traffic and usage trends
- Prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:
- Service providers (e.g. analytics tools, email platforms, or hosting services) under strict confidentiality
- Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable laws or legal processes
- Affiliate partners, in cases where you click on a link or complete a purchase via a third-party program (we do not receive your personal payment data)
4. Embedded Content and External Links
Our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, maps, or social media) or links to other websites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
- Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in the footer
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements. For example, if you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely unless requested otherwise.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are made indicates acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
📧 Email: info@thefarehound.com
🌐 Website: https://thefarehound.com