Privacy Policy
At Lightner Legacy Estates & Farm ("LLEF," "we," "us," or "our"), your privacy is deeply important to us. Just as we steward our land with care and intention, we are committed to handling your personal information with the same respect and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit lightnerlef.com or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, register for events, or enroll in LLEF Courses
- Billing and payment information when you purchase products (e.g., Peach Tea Leaves) or CSA memberships
- Messages, inquiries, and feedback submitted through our contact form or email
- Children's information provided when booking farm tours or educational programs (with parental or guardian consent)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs via cookies and analytics tools
- Location data (general) used to understand where our visitors come from
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) may share transaction confirmation details
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) if you interact with our pages or share content
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process purchases, CSA memberships, and course enrollments
- To communicate with you about your orders, bookings, events, and inquiries
- To send newsletters, farm updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
- To improve our website, courses, and services based on usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
- To personalize your experience on our website
- To protect the safety and security of our community and platform
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, login sessions)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and promotions
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function correctly if you do so.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and delivering services (bound by confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred with appropriate notice
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of LLEF, our customers, or the public
5. Children's Privacy
Lightner Legacy Estates & Farm offers educational programs, farm tours, and content specifically designed for children. We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your knowledge, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 10.
8. Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure payment processing, and access controls to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including Amazon (for the Farming 101 For Children book), social media platforms, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
- Website: lightnerlef.com/contact
- Facebook: Lightner Legacy Estates and Farm
- Location: Texas & Southeast Oklahoma
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.