Privacy Policy
Effective November 15, 2026
The Healthy Homesteaders LLC ("we," "us," "our") is a family business in Holland, Michigan. This policy explains what information we collect through thehealthyhomesteaders.com, our sign-up forms, and our email list, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep it simple: we collect only what we need to serve you, and we never sell your information.
Information we collect
- Farm orders and interest lists. When you sign up for eggs, a chicken rental, chicks, or our pork interest list, we collect your name, phone number, email if you give it, what you'd like, and any notes you add. These forms run on Google Forms.
- Free guides and emails. When you request a guide, we collect your first name, email address, and which guide you chose. Our email list is managed by an email service provider (currently Kit, or Netlify Forms before our list tool is connected).
- Messages. If you email, text, or call us, we keep what you send so we can reply.
- Payments. Payments are made in person (cash or check) or through Venmo. We don't collect or store card or bank numbers on this site. Venmo's own privacy policy applies to payments made there.
- Basic site data. Our host (Netlify) automatically records standard technical information like IP address, browser type, and pages visited, mainly for security and to keep the site running. We don't use this to identify you.
How we use it
- To fill your order, text you when it's ready, and share private pickup details.
- To keep simple business and tax records (for example, who bought what and when).
- To send the guide you asked for and occasional emails from our homestead. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
- To answer your questions and improve our site and offerings.
We only text you about your order or the list you joined. We don't send marketing texts.
What we never do
- We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- We don't share it with anyone except the service providers that help us run things (listed below), and only as needed for them to do that job.
- We don't ask for or want your health information. Please don't send personal health details through our forms, comments, or messages. See our health disclaimer.
Service providers we use
These companies process limited information on our behalf, each under its own privacy policy: Google (Forms, Sheets, and email), Netlify (website hosting and form handling), Kit (email list and guide delivery), and Venmo (payments, if you choose to pay that way). We may also disclose information if required by law.
Cookies, affiliate links, and embedded content
Our site doesn't use advertising trackers. Some of our product links are affiliate links. When you click one, that retailer may set a cookie so they can credit us if you make a purchase. Linked sites and any embedded videos (such as YouTube) follow their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
How long we keep it
We keep order records as long as needed for our business and tax records, generally up to seven years. We keep email list information until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
Your choices
- Unsubscribe from emails any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
- Ask us to see, correct, or delete the information we have about you by emailing info@thehealthyhomesteaders.com. We'll respond within 30 days. We may need to keep certain records the law requires.
- If you live in a state with its own privacy law, you may have additional rights, and we'll honor any valid request.
Children's privacy
Our site is meant for adults. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we'll delete it. As a family, we also never share our own children's faces or names online.
Security
We use reputable providers with secure, encrypted connections and limit access to your information to the two of us who run this business. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect what you share.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we'll post the new version here with a new effective date. Significant changes will be shared with our email list.
Contact us
The Healthy Homesteaders LLC, Holland, Michigan
info@thehealthyhomesteaders.com