Who We Are

At Lawton Family Farms, your privacy is our priority. As a family-owned farm with over 40 years of experience, we are committed to safeguarding the information you share with us on our website, www.lawtonfamilyfarms.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

What We Collect

Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect the data from the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam. An anonymized string (hash) from your email may also be used by Gravatar to verify your identity.

Media: If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information from the images.

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve website functionality. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

Embedded Content: Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos or articles) from other websites. These external sites may collect your data, use cookies, or track your interactions.

How We Use Your Data

  • To improve website functionality and user experience.
  • To analyze website traffic and detect spam through automated tools.
  • To comply with legal obligations and ensure secure website operations.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate our site or meet legal requirements. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to manage follow-up communications.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request an export of your personal data.
  • Ask us to delete your data, except where retention is required by law.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments are checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure site security.