Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2026
Last Updated: March 2026
Homestead Meat Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website homesteadmeatcompany.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or place an order.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you create an account or place an order
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe — we do not store your full card number)
- Order history and product preferences
- Messages you send through our contact form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics 4)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
How We Use Your Information
- To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and delivery
- To communicate with you about your orders, account, or inquiries
- To improve our website, products, and customer experience
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies
Our website uses the following cookies:
- WordPress session cookies — maintain your login state
- WooCommerce cart cookies — remember items in your shopping cart
- Google Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (anonymized)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly without them.
Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card number on our servers. Stripe’s privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data. For more information, visit stripe.com/privacy.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only with:
- Stripe — for payment processing
- WP Engine — our website hosting provider
- Google Analytics — for website analytics (anonymized data)
- Shipping carriers — name and address for order delivery
Data Retention
We retain your account and order data for as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfill orders, provide customer service, and comply with legal obligations. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it (e.g., tax and financial records).
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and secure hosting through WP Engine, to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
To make a request, contact us at the address below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
Homestead Meat Company
2470 State Highway C
Jackson, Missouri 63755
Phone: 573-833-6281
Email: [email protected]