Last updated on March 19, 2019

By using jody16acres.com you consent to data collection and use of this information by 16 Acres Equine Educational Complex.

Who We Are

We at 16 Acres Equine Educational Complex understand that you, as the consumer, are concerned with your online privacy.  The policy that follows has been created so you can better understand what data we collect through our website, http://jody16acres.com.  The document will also outline how we share this information with other parties. 

Please note that personal information may be defined as any information that could personally or non-personally identify you, such as name, email address, ip address, etc. 

This Privacy Policy is a work in progress and will always be subject to change.  We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted to this page as they occur and are effective immediately.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please email us at 16acreseec@gmail.comor call us at 262-878-4942.

From this point forward, 16 Acres Equine Educational Complex will be referred to as “16 Acres”.

What Personal Data We Collect

Listed below are different ways we collect data, and how that data is used.

WordPress and included plugins for our website, http://jody16acres.com:

  • WordPress – This site has been created through WordPress. By default, WordPress itself does not collect any personal data.  However, this site does use several plugins.  The data they collect are listed in the following points.
  • The Thesis Theme – At this time, the documentation available for this theme does not include a definition of personal data collection / use. We will be updating this policy as more information is made available.  For more information from the designers of the theme, please refer to https://diythemes.com/privacy-policy/
  • Ajax Event Calendar – Although this plugin is active, it is not in use. This plugin will be replaced in future versions of this website.
  • Contact Form 7 – The plugin itself does not track your personal data.  However, the forms built using this plugin can collect your data (please see our page-specific area, below).
  • Facebook – This plugin will be replaced in future versions of this site.  The documentation available for this plugin does not include a definition of personal data use. We will be updating this policy once more information becomes available. Use of the plugin is defined in or page-specific area.
  • Lightbox Plus Colorbox – The documentation available for this plugin does not include a definition of personal data use.  We will be updating this policy once more information becomes available.
  • MediaElement.js – This is a video / audio player plugin. The documentation available for this plugin does not include a definition of personal data use.  We will be updating this policy once more information becomes available.
  • WordPress Importer – The documentation available for this plugin does not include a definition of personal data use.  We will be updating this policy once more information becomes available.

The pages for our website, http://jody16acres.com:

  • The Home page makes use of the Facebook plugin in three ways. Until more documentation is forthcoming, it is unknown if any additional information is collected or used by the Facebook plugin.
    • Clicking the Like button causes your Facebook picture to be added to the web page.  If you are currently logged in to Facebook, your picture will appear underneath the Like button.  If you are not logged in, the plugin will pull up the Facebook login page.  
    • You can also click the Share button.  At this point, you are directed to Facebook to either share something about 16 Acres, or to log in.
    • You can also click the Sign Up link (next to the Share button). This also directs you to Facebook to create a new profile.
  • The Contact Us Page includes a form for Your Name, Your Email, a Subject and Your Message.  Data collected from this form is emailed to us.  We do not share information with third party vendors, unless express written permission is given.  However, no web site or email system is perfect.  It is highly advised that you do not include personally identifying information, other than a first name and email address.  
  • Each page has a sidebar with additional links, where you can navigate to our Facebook page, that of our Google Maps location, or to other various sites.  This documentation does not cover the data collected or used by the other sites. Click on these links at your own risk.

Through our email, 16acreseec@gmail.com:

Any data collected through email is not released by us to third party vendors, unless it is authorized by you.  Although we do our best to be secure, the email system can be compromised through no fault of our own.  Please keep this in mind when you provide any personal information to us.

Through our phone number, 262-878-4942:

Any information collected through our phone conversations is not released to any third-party vendor, unless it is authorized by you.  As with email, phone conversations can also be compromised through no fault of our own. Please keep this in mind when you provide any personal information to us. 

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our web site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.  After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

Our contact form requires entering Your Name, Your Email, a Subject and Your Message.  Data collected from this form is emailed to us.  We do not share information with third party vendors, unless express written permission is given.  However, no web site or email system is perfect.  It is highly advised that you do not include personally identifying information, other than a first name and email address.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

Who We Share Your Data With

Any personal information gained through phone conversations, email, or by visiting jody16acres.com is not shared unless it is authorized by you.  Some examples of authorization would include (but are not limited to) – making a public comment on our site, uploading any images, contacting us for information, or providing express written or verbal consent.  We may use your contact information to provide services or materials, as well as communication about various fund-raising events and outings. 

The documentation for the other plugins mentioned (see What Personal Data We Collect), does not currently provide information on what data is shared, if any. We will update this policy as more data becomes available.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please email us at 16acreseec@gmail.comor call us at 262-878-4942.