Storey's in the Dirt

Regenerative Farming & Food Sovereignty

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 24, 2026
Last Updated: January 24, 2026

Introduction

Storey's in the Dirt, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website storeysinthedirt.com, use our services, or interact with us at events and through other channels.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
  • Account Information: Email for magic link authentication, preferences
  • Payment Information: Billing address (payment processing handled securely by Stripe)
  • Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, SMS opt-ins, notification settings
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, content read, courses taken, interests tracked

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device identifiers and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on site
  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: Process orders, deliver digital products, provide customer support
  • Communications: Send newsletters, course updates, event notifications, and promotional offers
  • Account Management: Create and manage your account, process payments, maintain security
  • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns, improve our website and services, develop new features
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

SMS Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to SMS communications, we may send you text messages about:

  • Newsletter updates and new blog post notifications
  • Course and workshop announcements
  • Farm harvest alerts and seasonal updates
  • Special offers and early-bird promotions
  • Order confirmations and delivery notifications (transactional)
  • Account security alerts and verification codes (transactional)

SMS Consent and Opt-Out

  • Opt-In: You must provide explicit consent to receive SMS messages, either through our website, at in-person events, or during phone conversations. All verbal consents are followed by a confirmation text message requiring a "YES" reply.
  • Message Frequency: Approximately 2-8 messages per month (may vary based on farm activity and course launches)
  • Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply from your mobile carrier
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out at any time by:
  • Help: Reply HELP to any message for customer support information

SMS Data Storage and Security

We store your phone number and SMS consent records in our secure database indefinitely for compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). This includes:

  • Phone number (encrypted)
  • Consent date and time
  • Consent method (website, in-person event, phone conversation)
  • Opt-in confirmation status
  • Opt-out history and timestamps
  • SMS delivery logs and status

We never share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing via Stripe, email delivery via ConvertKit, SMS delivery via Twilio, hosting via Vercel). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified of any such change)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure magic link authentication (passwordless)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure third-party payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant via Stripe)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at /data
  • Correction: Update your information at account settings
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information at /data-deletion
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • ConvertKit: Email marketing and newsletters
  • Twilio: SMS delivery and verification
  • Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
  • OpenAI: Content analysis (admin use only)

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (authentication, security)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, use the form below:

We typically respond within 48 hours. For urgent matters, you can call 307-299-4071.

Storey's in the Dirt, LLC
Phone: 307-299-4071
Website: storeysinthedirt.com

Acknowledgment: By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.