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:
- Replying STOP to any text message
- Updating your preferences at storeysinthedirt.com/account/notifications
- Using the contact form at the bottom of this page
- 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:
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.