1. Data Controller
This website is operated by Bartish Farms Landscapes LLC.
Website address: https://www.bfl-llc.net
For any privacy-related concerns, you may contact us using the contact information provided on our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number if provided)
- IP address and browser user agent
- Comments and form submissions
- Cookies and usage data
- Analytics and interaction data
3. How We Use Your Data (GDPR Legal Basis)
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you submit forms, comments, or opt into cookies
- Legitimate Interest – for spam prevention, security, and website improvement
- Legal Obligation – where required by law
We use data to:
- Provide and maintain website functionality
- Respond to inquiries and comments
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Prevent spam, abuse, and security threats
4. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with IP address and browser information for spam detection.
An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
5. Media Uploads
If you upload images, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and site functionality.
- Comment cookies (save name/email for convenience)
- Login/session cookies
- Preference and display settings cookies
- Temporary system cookies for login validation
Cookies may persist from 1 day to 2 weeks depending on settings.
7. Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
8. Analytics & Performance Tracking
We may use analytics tools to understand website traffic, improve performance, and enhance user experience.
Data collected may include anonymized usage patterns, device type, and interaction behavior.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data only in the following cases:
- Spam detection and security services
- Legal compliance or law enforcement requests
- Service providers supporting website operations
10. Data Retention
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to improve moderation and reduce spam.
Registered users may have their profile data stored until account deletion or request for removal.
11. Your GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made via our contact page.
12. Your CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact us via our website.
13. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
We do not sell personal data. If this changes in the future, we will provide a clear opt-out mechanism here.
14. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
15. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the contact form on our website.