Introduction

Washington Square CSA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Account Information: Username, password, and other account details
  • Membership Information: Subscription details, payment information, and delivery preferences
  • Communication Data: Records of your communications with us, including emails and messages

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • CSA Operations: To manage your membership, process subscriptions, coordinate deliveries, and communicate with you about your membership and CSA activities
  • Marketing: To send you newsletters, updates about seasonal offerings, special promotions, and other marketing communications related to our CSA
  • Service Improvement: To improve our services, website functionality, and member experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze information about your use of our website.

Tracking Capabilities: Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring websites and search terms used
  • Browser type, device information, and operating system
  • General location information (city/region level, derived from IP address)
  • User interactions (clicks, scrolling, form submissions)
  • Demographic and interest data (if available)

Data Sharing: The information generated by Google Analytics about your use of our website (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries. Google may use this data to:

  • Evaluate your use of our website
  • Compile reports on website activity for us
  • Provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage

Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

Data Processing Agreement: We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google that governs how Google processes personal data on our behalf in connection with Google Analytics. This agreement ensures that Google processes your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our instructions.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our members
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request restrictions on how we process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Washington Square CSA
Email: Contact Us
Website: washingtonsquarecsa.com