Last updated: February 1, 2026

Who We Are

CropFarming.org (“CropFarming.org,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is an independent website that publishes crop cultivation guides, crop practice articles, and farm tools & equipment content. The Site is operated in the United States (Topeka, Kansas) by an individual working under the CropFarming.org name. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit cropfarming.org (the “Site”).

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you choose to send us. This includes information you provide when you email us, use a contact form (if enabled), sign up for email updates (if enabled), or leave a comment (if comments are enabled). Typical examples include your name, email address, and the content of your message or comment.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, some information is collected automatically through server logs and standard website tools. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages you visit, approximate location (derived from IP), referring page, and the date and time of your visit. We use this data for site operation, security, and performance.

Information Collected Through Cookies and Similar Tools

The Site may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. These tools help the Site function, remember settings, measure traffic, reduce spam, and track affiliate referrals. Cookies can be set by us (first‑party) or by third parties (third‑party) depending on what services are active on the Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect for the following purposes: to operate and maintain the Site; to respond to messages and requests you send us; to send newsletters or updates you request (if enabled); to understand which pages and topics readers use; to improve content, speed, and usability; to protect the Site from spam, abuse, and fraud; and to comply with legal obligations when required.

Affiliate Links and Retailer Tracking

How Affiliate Tracking Works

CropFarming.org uses affiliate links, including links to Amazon and other retailers. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar tracking to record that you came from our Site and to attribute any qualifying purchase to our affiliate account. Purchases are completed on the retailer’s website and are governed by that retailer’s privacy policy. We do not receive your full payment card details from retailers.

Amazon Associates

If you click an Amazon link from our Site, Amazon may use cookies or similar technology for referral tracking and attribution. This is part of how the Amazon Associates program works.

Analytics and Advertising

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are viewed and how the Site performs. These tools may collect usage information using cookies or similar technologies.

Advertising

We may display advertising now or in the future, including ads served by third‑party ad networks. Ad providers may use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance and, depending on your settings, to serve ads that are more relevant to your interests based on prior visits to this Site or other websites. You can manage cookies in your browser and you can adjust ad personalization settings through many ad providers.

Email and Newsletter (If Enabled)

If you subscribe to our email list, we use your email address to send the updates you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option included in the email (when available) or by emailing us directly. We may use an email service provider to deliver messages and manage unsubscribes; that provider processes your email address for those purposes.

Comments and Spam Protection (If Enabled)

If comments are enabled, we collect the information you submit in the comment form. We may also use automated spam detection tools. These tools may use technical signals such as IP address and browser user agent to help reduce spam and protect the Site.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share limited information in these situations: with service providers who help run the Site (such as hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, and spam prevention); with affiliate networks and retailers for referral tracking when you click affiliate links; with advertising partners if ads are enabled; and when we believe disclosure is required by law or is necessary to protect the Site, our rights, or user safety (for example, to investigate abuse or fraud).

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. Retention periods depend on the type of information and why we collected it. We may keep certain records longer when required for security, tax, business, or legal reasons.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information we handle. No website can guarantee perfect security, so you should use the Site with that in mind and avoid sending sensitive information through email.

Your Choices and Rights

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can delete existing cookies and you can block cookies going forward. Some Site features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

Access, Correction, and Deletion Requests

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you when applicable. To protect your privacy, we may ask you to verify your request before we act on it.

State Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live in the United States, you may have additional privacy rights under state law. We respond to reasonable requests as required by applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will work to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have privacy questions or want to make a privacy request, contact us at norman@cropfarming.org or cropfarmernorman@gmail.com.