Privacy Policy

This policy covers information collected through our website as well as information collected directly in connection with farm services including boarding, lessons, horse sales and leases, puppy sales, clinics, and events.

Overview

Dream Catcher Farm ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our website or engaging in any farm services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information we collect

We collect personal information in the following contexts:

Website contact & inquiry forms — name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in your message
Email subscription — email address when you opt in to our mailing list
Boarding agreements — name, address, contact information, emergency contacts, and horse information provided as part of a boarding contract
Liability waivers — name, signature, date, and emergency contact information collected from boarders, lesson students, riders, guests, and event participants before any equine activity
Lesson enrollment — name, contact information, and rider age or experience level provided when booking or enrolling in lessons
Horse sales & leases — name, contact information, and relevant details exchanged during the sale or lease process
Puppy sales — name, contact information, and deposit details collected during the puppy reservation and purchase process
Clinic & event registration — name, contact information, entry fees, and horse information collected during registration for clinics, barrel races, or other farm events
Automatic website data — general usage information collected by our website platform (Wix), such as browser type, device, IP address, and pages visited

How we use your information

Information collected is used solely for legitimate farm business purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries about boarding, lessons, horses, puppies, clinics, or events
Processing and managing boarding agreements and lesson enrollments
Maintaining liability waiver records as required for equine activity participation
Processing puppy deposits and coordinating sales or leases
Managing clinic and event registrations
Sending mailing list updates about new horses, puppies, upcoming events, and farm news to subscribers who have opted in
Contacting emergency contacts in the event of an incident involving a horse or rider
Fulfilling any legal or insurance obligations related to farm operations

We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Liability waivers & equine activity

In accordance with North Carolina equine activity liability laws, all individuals participating in equine activities at Dream Catcher Farm — including but not limited to boarding, riding lessons, horse handling, trail use, clinics, and barrel races — are required to have a signed liability waiver on file prior to participation.

Waiver records are retained for the duration of the individual's relationship with Dream Catcher Farm and for a reasonable period thereafter in accordance with applicable legal requirements. These records are kept confidential and are not shared outside of the farm except as required by law or in the event of a legal or insurance claim.

Email subscriptions

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you consent to receiving periodic updates from Dream Catcher Farm. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We will process your unsubscribe request promptly.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:

Contact form inquiries — retained until the inquiry is resolved
Boarding agreements — retained for the duration of the boarding relationship and a reasonable period thereafter
Liability waivers — retained as required by law and farm policy
Puppy and horse transaction records — retained for a reasonable period following the transaction
Mailing list — retained until you unsubscribe

Cookies & third-party services

Our website is hosted on Wix, which may use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the site. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in Wix's privacy policy. Dream Catcher Farm does not control Wix's data practices. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking tools.

Data security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Physical records such as liability waivers and boarding agreements are stored securely on the farm premises. Digital information submitted through our website is protected by Wix's platform security measures.

While we make every effort to protect your data, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Minors

Dream Catcher Farm welcomes riders of all ages. For participants under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must provide a signed liability waiver and any required consent before the minor may participate in any equine activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors through our website without parental consent.

Your rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to any legal retention requirements. To make a request, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to this policy

Dream Catcher Farm reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or farm services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

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

Dream Catcher Farm
255 Skyuka Rd, Statesville, NC 28677
704.495.9127
whitecourtneyd@gmail.com

Last updated: June 2026