Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Midwest Farmers of Color Collective ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and member services.

Information We Collect

Membership Information:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address

• Professional information (title, business or organization name, industry)

• Membership type and status

• Payment and billing information

• Login credentials (username and encrypted password)

• General area location 

• (Optional) Cultural and Racial self-identification

• Relationship to MFCC Network: are applicants BIPOC or BIPOC farmer allies?

Directory Information:

As a member, you control what information appears in our member directory, which is only accessible to other logged-in members. Through your member login area, you can:

• Choose which profile fields to include in the member directory for networking with other members

• Share information like your name, professional title, company, contact details, or background

• Update these settings anytime

• Keep any information completely private

Public Data or Website Display: Only your general regional location (such as "Northern Minnesota" or "Southeast Michigan") appears on our public website to show our Midwest presence and encourage new members.

Always Private:

• Login credentials

• Payment and billing information

• Your precise location or address

• Any profile information you choose to keep private

Website Usage Information:

• Pages you visit on our site

• Login times and frequency

• IP address and browser information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide membership services and benefits

• Maintain the member directory for networking among members

• Display general regional information on our website to show our Midwest presence and encourage new members (no individual member information is shown publicly)

• Process payments and renewals

• Communicate with you about membership matters, events, and organizational news

• Improve our website and services

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information:

• In the member directory with other logged-in members, according to your settings

• Your general regional location on our public website to show our Midwest presence

• With service providers who help us operate our website and process payments (under confidentiality agreements) or our funders to share about program outcomes

• When required by law or with your explicit consent

We will not share:

• Your individual member information publicly

• Your contact information with non-members

• Your payment information (except with our payment processor)

• Your login credentials

Your Privacy Controls

Through Your Member Login Area:

• Update your profile information

• Choose which fields to include in the member directory

• Change your privacy settings anytime

Other Controls:

• Opt out of non-essential communications

• Request to see what information we have about you

• Ask us to correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion when you end your membership

Most settings can be updated instantly through your member portal. For other requests, contact us at [insert: contact information].

Data Security

We protect your information using:

• Secure login systems with encrypted passwords

• Regular security updates to our website

• Limited access to member information (only authorized staff)

• Secure payment processing through [insert: payment processor name]

How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your membership information for as long as you are an active member, plus [insert: retention period] after your membership ends for administrative and legal purposes. You can request earlier deletion of your information by contacting us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We'll notify members of significant changes by email and post the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to update your privacy settings, please contact us:

• Email: info@midwestfarmersofcolor.org

• Mail: P.O. Box 4127 Saint Paul, MN 55104

You can also manage many of your privacy settings by logging in to your member account.

Last Updated: June 26, 2025