Privacy Policy

Breadbox Farm LLC

Effective Date: February 19, 2026 | Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Breadbox Farm LLC ("Breadbox Farm," "we," "our," or "us") is a suburban homestead and rabbitry located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We operate the website breadboxfarm.com (the "Site") and offer a variety of services including rabbit adoption, breeding, private events, kids' classes, volunteer programs, and an online shop. We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our Site or engages with our programs.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1a. Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, which may include:

Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when you fill out a contact form, sign up for our email list, or register for an event)
Account information if you create a login on our Site, including your username and password
Adoption and rabbit service information, including information about your household, living situation, and experience with animals, which we collect as part of our adoption screening process
Payment information, such as credit or debit card details, when you purchase from our shop, make a donation, or pay for a class or event (note: payment card details are processed securely by our third-party payment processor and are not stored by us)
Communications you send us, including emails, questions, feedback, or messages through our contact forms
Volunteer application information, including your age and availability, if you apply to our Middle or High School Volunteer Programs

1b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

Device and browser information, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system
Usage data, such as the pages you visit, links you click, and the time spent on the Site
Referring URLs that directed you to our Site

Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies to provide analytics and support basic site functionality. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

1c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information about you through third-party platforms such as Instagram if you interact with our social media content. We do not control the privacy practices of those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process rabbit adoptions, service inquiries, shop orders, donations, and class or event registrations
To communicate with you regarding your adoption application, order, event booking, or inquiry
To send you newsletters, event invitations, and updates about our rabbits and programs (only if you have signed up or opted in)
To manage volunteer program participation
To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of Breadbox Farm, our community, and our animals

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information and phone number to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our Site and services, including Squarespace (website hosting and e-commerce), email marketing platforms, and payment processors. These vendors are contractually obligated to use your information only as needed to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the safety and rights of our users, animals, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that Breadbox Farm LLC is sold or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Children's Privacy

Our kids' classes and volunteer program are designed for minors (generally ages 11–17 for volunteers, and younger children for classes). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. When a child participates in one of our programs, we collect information from a parent or guardian on the child's behalf.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from your child without your consent, please contact us at the information below and we will promptly delete it.

5. Email Communications and Opt-Out

If you sign up for our mailing list or opt in to receive updates, we will send you occasional emails about upcoming events, new rabbits available for adoption, and news from the farm. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Please note that even after unsubscribing from marketing emails, we may still contact you with transactional messages related to a purchase, adoption, or active inquiry.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve any disputes. Adoption records may be retained for longer periods as part of our responsible breeding and rescue practices. You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 7).

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms such as Instagram, and third-party product recommendations on our blog. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Breadbox Farm LLC

338 Wesley Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

Email: breadboxfarm@gmail.com

Phone: (919) 590-5668

Website: breadboxfarm.com

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site features. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Site or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.