Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for The Backyard Barn Waxhaw Effective Date: July 30 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how The Backyard Barn Waxhaw ("we","us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or interact with our website located at www.thebackyardbarnwaxhaw.com . We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you. Personal Information You Provide Directly: Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (e.g., when you fill out a contact form, register for lessons, subscribe to our newsletter, or make an inquiry). Lesson and Service Information: Details related to lesson bookings, student names, age (for lesson placement), and any specific needs or preferences you share. Payment Information: If you make payments directly through our site, we collect necessary payment details (e.g., credit card numbers.) This data is often processed by third-party payment processors like Chime/ Paypal/Etc. We do not store sensitive payment card details on our servers. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data): When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browse activity. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data. This helps us understand how our site is used and improve its functionality.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We gather information through the following methods: Direct Interactions: When you submit forms on our website (e.g., contact forms, lesson inquiry forms, newsletter sign-ups), communicate with us via email or phone, or register for lessons or events. Automated Technologies: Through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies as you navigate our website. These tools help us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Third-Party Services: We may receive information from third-party services that integrate wit our website, such as payment processors, booking systems, or analytic providers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes related to operating The Backyard Barn Waxhaw: To provide and manage our services, including scheduling and conducting horse riding lessons and events. To process your payments for lessons and other services. To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send important updates or announcements. To send you newsletters or promotional materials about our services, lessons, or events, if you have opted in to receive such communications. To improve and optimize our website and services, understand user preferences, and enhance your overall experience. To ensure the security of our website and protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity. To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
4. How We Share Your Information
We value your privacy and only share your information in limited circumstances: With Service Providers: We share your information with trusted third-party companies that perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, payment processing, email deliver, analytics, booking management). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency). Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you of any such change of ownership or control of your personal information. With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Backyard Barn Waxhaw uses "cookies: and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us: Remember your preferences. Analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Improve website functionality. You have the option to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to: Access the personal data we hold about you. Request correction of inaccurate personal data. Request deletion of your personal data. Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data. Request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
7. Children's Privacy
The Backyard Barn Waxhaw respects the privacy of children. Our services are available to individuals aged 5 and older. We do now knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 16 [ North Carolina's Legal Age for Online Consent] without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By Email: thebackyardbarnwaxhaw@gmail.com
By Phone: 704.292.4893