Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Rantoul Farmers Market (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit www.rantoulfarmersmarket.com (the “Site”) or interact with us online.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Rantoul Farmers Market is a community farmers market located at the corner of Garrard and Congress in Rantoul, Illinois. 

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

a. Information you provide directly

You may choose to provide information when you:

  • Fill out the Contact Us form

  • Request delivery or ask to Become a Vendor, Sponsor, or Donor 

  • Sign up for our newsletter in the footer

  • Make or initiate a donation through PayPal or other channels 

This information may include:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Reason for contacting us and your message

  • Any other information you choose to share in a form or email

b. Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and general location information

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages viewed and links clicked

  • Dates and times of visits

This type of information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies so we can understand how visitors use the Site and improve it over time.

c. Information from third parties

We may receive limited information from:

  • Payment providers like PayPal when you make a donation

  • Email or newsletter tools when you open or click on an email

  • Form and security tools, such as Google reCAPTCHA, that help protect our Site from spam and abuse
    The information these services share with us is generally aggregated or technical. The details they keep and how they use it are governed by their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  1. Respond to you

    • Answer questions submitted through the Contact Us form

    • Follow up on vendor, sponsor, donor, or volunteer inquiries

  2. Operate and improve the market and the Site

    • Coordinate events, programs, and communications

    • Monitor Site performance and fix technical issues

    • Analyze trends and improve visitor experience

  3. Send updates and newsletters

    • Share market schedules, news, blog posts, and updates

    • Send information about special events or programs
      You can unsubscribe from email communications at any time by using the link in the email or by contacting us directly.

  4. Process and acknowledge donations

    • Coordinate with our donation channels (such as PayPal) so your gifts are processed and directed to support the market

  5. Maintain security and comply with law

    • Protect the Site from spam, fraud, and abuse

    • Respond to legal requests when required

4. Cookies And Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use the Site

  • Improve performance and security

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Analytics tools that help us understand Site traffic and usage

  • Security tools like Google reCAPTCHA

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable certain cookies, parts of the Site may not work as intended.

5. Google reCAPTCHA

Our Contact Us forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA in order to reduce spam and automated abuse. Google reCAPTCHA analyzes information such as how quickly you type, the device you use, and other signals to determine whether a visitor is a human or an automated program. Rantoul Farmers Market+1

Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s own policies:

We do not control how Google collects or uses this data.

6. Donations And Payment Services

Online financial contributions are processed through third-party payment providers, such as PayPal, which may appear or be linked on our Donate page. 

  • When you click to donate, you may be taken to their website or payment environment.

  • They collect and process your payment information directly.

  • Your use of those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, which we recommend you review before submitting payment details.

We receive limited information related to your donation, such as your name, contact details, and donation amount, for purposes like acknowledgement and recordkeeping.

7. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help us operate the Site, process donations, send emails, or provide security and hosting

  • Volunteers or team members who need information to respond to your request or manage market activities

  • Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or visitors

Any third party that processes personal information on our behalf is expected to protect it and use it only for the purposes we specify.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as it is needed for:

  • The purpose for which it was collected

  • Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

When information is no longer needed, we may delete it or keep it in a de-identified or aggregated form.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes working with reputable hosting providers and using security tools like reCAPTCHA on our forms.

No website or online service can guarantee complete security, but we aim to keep your information as safe as we reasonably can.

10. Your Choices

You have a few options for how your information is used:

  • Email marketing and newsletters

    • You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.

  • Contact and inquiry information

    • If you want to update or delete information you provided through a form, you can email us and we will do our best to help, subject to any legal obligations to keep certain records.

  • Cookies

    • You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are intended for a general audience and are not designed for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can review and address the situation.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to other websites, such as:

  • Facebook pages

  • Vendor websites

  • Donation or payment platforms 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Once you leave our Site, their policies and practices apply.

13. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, our practices, or the Site.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may also post a notice on the Site.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

You can also reach us by visiting the Contact section of the Site and submitting the Contact Us form.