How we handle your information

Plain English summary

We collect your email address only if you give it to us by subscribing. We use basic web analytics to understand which pages people read. We don't sell your data, share your email with anyone, or run intrusive tracking.

Information we collect

Email addresses (only with consent)

If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address and any preferences you indicate (e.g., topic-specific updates, your state). We use this to send the email updates you requested. Nothing else.

Web analytics

We use privacy-respecting web analytics to understand:

• Which pages are visited
• Which referrers brought visitors to the site
• General device and country information

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other tracking systems that build cross-site profiles. We do not store IP addresses in any way that identifies individual visitors.

Server logs

Our hosting provider (Vercel/Netlify/Cloudflare) keeps standard web server logs for security and uptime monitoring. These are retained per the provider's policies and accessed only when troubleshooting technical issues.

What we don't collect

We don't collect:

• Your full name (unless you provide it via the contact form)
• Mailing address or physical location
• Phone numbers
• Financial information (we don't process payments)
• Cross-site behavioral profiles

How we use your information

We use information you provide:

• To send the email updates you've subscribed to
• To respond to messages you send via the contact form
• To improve the site based on what content readers find useful

How we don't use your information

We don't:

• Sell, rent, or trade subscriber lists
• Share your information with advertisers
• Use your information for political campaign purposes
• Pass your information to lobbying organizations
• Send you content you didn't subscribe to

Email service provider

We use a third-party email service provider to deliver subscriber emails. Your email address is stored in their system in addition to ours. They do not have permission to use your data for any purpose other than delivering our messages.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies, primarily for site preferences (e.g., remembering your dismissal of email signup banners). We do not use tracking cookies or third-party cookies that build profiles across sites.

Your rights

You can:

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us
• Request deletion of your subscriber data at any time
• Request a copy of any data we hold about you
• Update or correct your subscription preferences

To exercise any of these rights, contact us with the subject line "Privacy request."

Children's privacy

farmbill2.com is intended for adults interested in U.S. agricultural policy. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If we discover such information has been provided, we delete it.

International users

farmbill2.com is operated from the United States and primarily covers U.S. legislation. Visitors from outside the U.S. should be aware that any information they provide will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as our practices evolve. Material changes will be noted with a clear date stamp at the top of the page. If you're a subscriber, we'll email you about substantive policy changes.

Contact

Privacy questions or requests: use our contact form.