Privacy Policy

American Homesteads ("American Homesteads," "we," "us," or "our") operates AmericanHomesteads.org (the "Site"), a digital marketplace connecting families with vetted builders, land professionals, educators, and other partners for self-sufficient homestead living. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Newsletter & Free Guide Signup. When you sign up to receive our Homestead Starter Guide or join our email list, we collect your name and email address through our email service provider, MailerLite.
• "Begin Your Journey" Inquiry Form. When you tell us about your homestead goals, we collect your name, email address, state or region, the type of help you're looking for, and any details you choose to share. This information is sent directly to our team via email — it is not stored in a database on our servers.
• Partner Applications. If you're a builder, educator, or other business applying to be listed as a partner, we collect the business and contact information you provide via email.
• Automatic Information. Like most websites, our hosting provider (Cloudflare) automatically logs standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for security and performance purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and connect you with relevant partners in our network
• Send you the Homestead Starter Guide and, if you've subscribed, occasional newsletters and educational content
• Improve our website and the services we offer
• Maintain the security and proper functioning of our Site

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we have no plans to do so. American Homesteads LLC does not participate in data brokering or advertising exchanges that involve the sale of personal data.

If you have questions about how your personal information is used, or wish to request that any information associated with you be removed from our records, please contact us at hello@americanhomesteads.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in these limited circumstances:

• With Partners You Choose to Connect With. If you ask us to connect you with a builder, educator, or other partner, we will share relevant details from your inquiry with that partner so they can follow up with you.
• Service Providers. We use MailerLite for email communications and Cloudflare for website hosting and security. These providers process information on our behalf and have their own privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements. We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Your Choices

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter. To request that we delete information you've previously shared with us, email hello@americanhomesteads.org and we'll respond as soon as we're able.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for adults and is not directed to 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. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@americanhomesteads.org.