KFB Privacy Policy

Kansas Farm Bureau (“KFB”) values individual privacy and we want to give our website visitors the opportunity to know what information we collect about them and how they can limit the use of personally-identifiable information beyond the purposes for which they first provided it. At all times, however, KFB reserves the right to disclose information where required by law or to comply with valid legal process (such as a search warrant, subpoena or court order), to protect KFB’s rights or property, including without limitation in the event of a transfer of control of KFB or substantially all of its assets, or during emergencies when safety is at risk.

Whenever we change our policy, we will let you know by prominently posting a notice on our home page. Since these policy change notices last only for a limited time, however, you should check this Privacy Policy periodically to see if there have been any changes.

By accessing the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy, accept them, and agree to be legally bound by them. You acknowledge that this website is copyrighted by Kansas Farm Bureau, Inc. You should not use the Website if you have any objections to this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

KFB does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If KFB obtains knowledge that it has personally identifiable information about a child under 13 in retrievable form, KFB will immediately destroy that information, and delete that information from its files.

Types of Information We Collect and How We Use It

Personally Identifiable Information

If you are over the age of 13, we may collect your name, address, phone number and email address if you communicate that information to us voluntarily. We may share your personally identifiable information with certain partners, vendors, or other organizations of like mind with Kansas Farm Bureau.

We may use this information to respond to an email or other inquiry or request, to help improve our website and our services, to customize your experience at our website, or to send updates or notices about our organization. We may also combine this information with other generally or publicly available information to help us identify visitors’ preferences or interests.

Non-Personal Information

In some cases, when you visit our Website, we may also collect information that is non-personally identifiable information or information that, by itself, cannot be used to identify or contact you. Examples of this type of information include the type of Internet bgrid-xser or computer operating system you use, the date and time you visited our Website, the pages you accessed, the name of the website from which you linked to our Website and other anonymous data involving your use of our Website. We use this information to analyze trends and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. This information is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

How We Use Cookies

We send “cookies” to your computer and use other technologies to enhance your online experience. A “cookie” can be either permanent (i.e., it remains on your computer until you delete it) or temporary (i.e., it lasts only until you close your bgrid-xser). A “cookie” is a small text file that helps us recognize repeat visitors, facilitate the visitor’s ongoing access to and use of the site, and track usage behavior and compile aggregate data that can lead to website improvements. If you do not want information collected through the use of cookies, you can deny or accept the cookie feature using a simple procedure available in most bgrid-xsers. If you block cookies, however, you may lose some website functionality.

Text Messaging Policy

Farm Bureau may offer subscription text message programs. Text messages may contain informational material. Individuals may sign up for text messages in one of the following ways:

  • Email your county Farm Bureau office and ask to be enrolled in our text messaging service.
  • Subscribe to text messages during your Online Activities, including but not limited to your registration for 

Online Access, response to a survey, registration for an event, application for a grant, subscription to group email, renewal of your membership, or other Online Activities.

  • Login to your Online Access, navigate to the Communication Preferences webpage, and update your text message preference.
  • Send a text message with the word START to 785-502-8783. to deliver text messages to you. 

By your subscription to any Farm Bureau text message program, you give your consent to Farm Bureau to use an automatic messaging system to deliver text messages to the telephone or cell phone number to which you have directed Farm Bureau to transmit these text messages.

Farm Bureau reserves the right to terminate this text messaging service, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. The information in any message may be subject to certain time lags and/or delays. You are responsible for managing the types of text messages you receive. If you have any questions or need help, please contact your county Farm Bureau or the Kansas Farm Bureau Federation.

Charges for Text Messages.

Farm Bureau does not have a separate charge for the text message service; however, message and data rates may apply from your wireless service provider. By providing your consent to participate in text messaging, you approve any such charges from your service provider. Charges for text messages may appear on your mobile phone bill or be deducted from your prepaid balance.

Unsubscribing to Text Messages.

To stop receiving text messages, text OPT OUT to 785-502-8783. By enrolling in this subscription program, you consent that following such a request to unsubscribe, you will receive one (1) final message from Farm Bureau confirming that you have been inactivated in our system. Following such confirmation message, no additional text messages will be sent unless you re-activate your subscription by texting START to the same number.

Your Text Messaging Responsibilities.

  • Changes to your wireless number. If your wireless number changes while you are enrolled in text messaging, you are responsible for updating your information with us. You may update this information by logging onto https://www.kfb.org/ and updating your communication preferences, or by calling your county Farm Bureau or the Kansas Farm Bureau Federation.
  • Canceled contracts and stolen phones. You must unsubscribe from text messaging if you discontinue your phone service or lose your mobile phone.
  • Wireless service provider compatibility. It is your responsibility to confirm your wireless service provider is compatible with Farm Bureau text messaging. You may do this by confirming receipt of a text message from Farm Bureau when you enroll in text messaging, or by texting “TEST” to 785-502-8783. 

Text Messaging Additional Limitations of Liability.

There are a number of factors outside of our control that can impact or delay the delivery of your text messages. These factors may include restrictions made by your wireless service provider and disruptions to your wireless service. Text messages are provided for your convenience. We do not assume any liability or responsibility for a failure or delay in transmitting the text messages to you or for any errors in the information contained in the text messages.

We also do not assume any liability for any losses or damage (a) caused by the disclosure of information to your mobile phone when the phone is in another person's possession; or (b) to your data, mobile phone or other equipment caused by the use of text messaging, unless directly and solely caused by our negligence or willful default. Additionally, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold Farm Bureau harmless from and against any claims, losses or costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your provision of a phone number that is not your own or your violation of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Data Integrity and Security

We make reasonable commercial efforts to keep any information you provide as secure as possible. Only authorized employees or agents are permitted to have access to personally identifiable data about website visitors, and that access is limited to what is reasonably needed to perform an employee’s responsibilities, such as providing updates or notices or customer service. Your password (if issued) is a component of our security system. As such, it is your responsibility to protect it. Do not share your password with any third parties.

Third Party Collectors of Information

This Privacy Statement addresses only the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. Any information you disclose to a third party, such as other users or advertisers, is subject to that party’s Privacy Statement. We encourage you to ask questions before you disclose your personal information to others.

Comments and Questions

If you have any questions or comments about the KFB Privacy Policy, or if you have submitted personally identifiable information through this website and would like to access such information or to have that information corrected, please contact us at http://www.kfb.org/Contact or 785-587-6000.