Disclaimer



Last updated: January 30, 2023


The information provided by (“we,” “us,” or “our”) on Midwestern Miss (the “Site’) and the resources available for download through Midwestern Miss is for educational and general informational purposes only.


All information on the Site is provided in good faith, and every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate and complete as possible and free from errors; however, the Site assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation, and make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, relevance, validity, reliability, availability, timeliness or completeness of any information on the Site.


Under no circumstance shall we be held liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental loss or damage or any damages incurred due to the use of the Site or reliance on any information provided on the Site.


By using the Site, you accept full personal responsibility for any harm or damage you suffer as a result of your actions arising out of or in connection with the use of the Site or its content.


You agree to use judgment and conduct due diligence to verify any information obtained from the Site before taking any action or implementing any suggestions or recommendations set out on the Site.


Your use of the Site is solely at your own risk, and you expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in the Site.


We reserve the right to add, delete, or modify the Site’s contents without prior notice.


We do not warrant that the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.


Any perceived slights of specific persons, peoples, or organizations are unintentional.


Any product, website, and company names mentioned on the Site are their respective owners’ trademarks or copyright properties. We are not associated or affiliated with them in any way.


External links disclaimer


The Site may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with us. The Site does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, relevance, validity, reliability, availability, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.


Affiliate links disclaimer


We may have a financial relationship with some of the merchants we mention.


Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may compensate you at no extra cost if you purchase through a link.


AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE


I may have a financial relationship with some of the merchants I mentioned.

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Blog posts may contain affiliate links, earning me a commission if you purchase them.


Advertisers or affiliate partnerships do not influence my content, ensuring the integrity of my educational advice and opinions.


I am only affiliated with products, services, and merchants that will provide value to my readers. I only endorse products, services, and merchants I have personally used/tested and consider to be of the highest quality standard.


You are responsible for investigating and determining whether you purchased an affiliate product or service.


I cannot be held liable for any damage from your purchase.


 


I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, earning fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.


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Affiliates


The information on the Site and the resources available for download through the Site are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional advice.


Your use of the Site, including implementing any suggestions and recommendations set out in the Site and using any resources available for download through the Site, does not create a professional-client relationship.


We expressly recommend that you seek advice from a professional. You agree not to rely upon any information contained in the Site or the resources available for download through the Site as a substitute for professional advice.


 


Under no circumstance shall you be held liable or responsible for any errors or omissions on the Site or for any damage you may suffer concerning any actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of the Site and as a result of failing to seek competent advice from a professional.


Advertisements & Sponsorships


Hi there! You want to discuss a potential sponsorship, partnership, or collaboration with Midwestern Miss. Awesome! We’d love to hear from you and discuss some ideas to get this partnership rolling. First, here are some things you need to know before reaching out to save us both time.

Who am I?


First, who are we? Before reaching out, please read my About Me Page to learn who I am, what my missions and values are, and what I do here.

What I won’t do


At Midwestern Miss, I pride myself on writing high-quality, authentic, and honest content. Here are some things I won’t do when it comes to partnerships: 



  • Publish a post written by someone else, and say that Nichole wrote it (but we are open to guest posts that are honest about who wrote it) 

  • Publish “do follow” links for sponsored/paid content (it’s against Google’s terms of service and not cool) 

  • Promote services or products Nichole hasn’t tried first 

  • Promote brands that don’t value women, black/Indigenous/people of color, or LGBTQ+ people 

  • Not disclose that the post is a partnership/sponsored, or not disclose affiliate links 


What I will do 



Now that I’ve established what I won’t do, here’s what I will do when it comes to partnerships: 



  • Publish content authentically written by Nichole

  • Provide you with a draft of the content and images ahead of time if you’d like 

  • Include no-follow links to your brand’s website or specific products 

  • Include coupon codes/affiliate codes if you offer them 

  • Discuss the possibility of publishing a guest post written by you/your team if it aligns with our audience 

  • Promote blog posts on our social media (Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, etc) 

  • Post Instagram stories, feed posts, and reels 

  • Post Pinterest idea pins, regular pins, and story pins 

  • Have Nichole create content for you to post on your brand website/blog (with credit!) 

  • Have Nichole interviewed for your podcast, blog, or other media 

  • & more! Interested in something you don’t see here? Reach out, and let’s chat! 


For advertising, sponsorships, or product review inquiries, please email me at nichole [at] www.brokenpranch.com or use the contact form on my Contact Me page. I look forward to hearing from you!


Terms and Conditions


TERMS & CONDITIONS


Welcome to Midwestern Miss (“Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”). By accessing and using https://www.brokenpranch.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. This agreement and any documents it expressly incorporates by reference (collectively, these “Terms & Conditions”) govern your use of the Site, including any content, products, functionality, and services offered or purchased on or through the Site. Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using the Site.


Acceptance of Terms


By visiting and using the Site or clicking to accept or agree to the Terms & Conditions when this option is made available, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and any documents incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, you must stop using the Site and any related services immediately.


Eligibility


This Site is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. Using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and meet all eligibility requirements.


Content Ownership and Use


All content on this Site, including copyrights, trademarks, design rights, and other intellectual property, is owned by Midwestern Miss, except for the content you submit as outlined below. You may not copy, redistribute, use, or publish any content from the Site without our prior written consent. Permission requests should be directed to [email protected].


You may link to our Site under the following conditions:



  • You credit us as the author.

  • You include a hyperlink to our Site.

  • You do not frame or obscure any portion of our Site.

  • Your website does not engage in illegal or pornographic activities.

  • You do not suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without prior written consent.

  • You own the website from which you are linking.


You must cease linking to our Site upon our request.


Reliance on Content


The content on this Site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice. Please refer to our Disclaimers. We strive for accuracy but disclaim any liability for errors or omissions in the content.


User-Submitted Content


You may submit content to us in various forms (text, images, videos, etc.). By doing so, you acknowledge that the content will be accessible to others and that there is no confidentiality. You are solely responsible for the content you submit. While we do not claim ownership, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute the content. You warrant that the content is your original creation, does not infringe on any rights, and is not defamatory or obscene.


No Warranties


We provide the Site and its contents on an “as is” basis without warranties. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.


Limitation of Liability


To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or any linked sites.


Prohibited Use


You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purposes or in violation of these Terms & Conditions. Prohibited activities include attempting to breach the Site’s security, disrupting the Site’s operation, and reverse-engineering the Site’s content.


Comments and Interaction


Comments left on our Site are publicly visible. For spam detection, we collect data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string by our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to remove any comment deemed inappropriate.


Privacy Policy


Using the Site, you consent to our data processing through our Privacy Policy.



Our Site may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites and recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies.


Embedded Content


Content on our Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other sites behaves like you have visited those sites, which may collect data and track interactions.



Our Site may contain affiliate links, for which we may receive compensation at no extra cost if you purchase through a link. We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, among others. We only endorse products and services we use and believe in. See our Disclosures for more information.


Intellectual Property


The Site’s content, products, and services are protected by international copyright law. You are granted a limited, non-transferable license only for personal or internal business use. You may not modify, reproduce, sell, or create derivative works without our permission.


Confidentiality


Confidential information exchanged during your Site use must be kept private and only used by these Terms & Conditions. Unauthorized disclosure is prohibited.


Refund and Return Policy


All digital product purchases are final unless a refund is required by law. Payments are processed via third-party providers, and you agree to their terms and conditions when purchasing.


Governing Law


The laws of the State of Illinois and the United States govern these Terms & Conditions.


Arbitration and Class Action Waiver


In case of a dispute, the parties will first attempt personal resolution. If unsuccessful, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration in Springfield, IL. Parties waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in class actions.


Indemnification


You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from your use of the Site or breach of these Terms & Conditions.


Amendments


We may revise these Terms & Conditions by updating this page. Please check back periodically for updates.


Entire Agreement


These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements. Changes must be in writing.


Severability


If a provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue.


No Waiver


Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.


Headings


Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.


Force Majeure


Neither party is liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond its control, such as natural disasters or acts of war.


Termination


We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site without notice for any violation of these Terms & Conditions.


Contact Information


For any questions or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions, please get in touch with us at [email protected].


 


Last updated: November 18, 2023.


Privacy Policy


Last updated: January 30, 2023


OWNER AND DATA CONTROLLER


Midwestern Miss (“us,” “we,” or “our”) operates https://www.brokenpranch.com (the “Site”).


Contact email: [email protected]


We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.


This Site collects some personal data from its users.


This Privacy Policy informs you of our views, practices, and policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data we receive from Site users.


By submitting personal data to us, you agree to use your data as follows.


INFORMATION COLLECTION, PURPOSE, AND USE


While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This information may include, but is not limited to, name, email address, cookies, usage data, and password.


We may use your personal information to



  •                  send you our newsletters from time to time (weekly)


•                     manage contacts and send messages


•                     ensure that content from our site is presented most effectively for you and your computer


•                     provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us which may be of interest to you


•                     interact with external social networks and platforms (Blog lovin’, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter)


•                     allow access to third-party services’ accounts


•                     Carry out remarketing and behavioral targeting (including display ads)


•                     display content from external platforms


•                     Carry out commercial affiliation (e.g., display ads)


•                     interact with support and feedback platforms


Log Data


Like many site operators, we collect information your browser sends whenever you visit our Site.


This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.


In addition, we may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze this data.


Cookies


Last updated: January 30, 2023


This Cookie Policy outlines how Midwestern Miss (“us,” “we,” or “our”) and our third-party service providers use cookies and similar technologies to recognize, collect, and track information about and relevant to your usage of https://www.brokenpranch.com (the “Site”).


WHAT COOKIES ARE


Cookies are text files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier.


Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer’s or tablet devices or mobile device’s part of the hard drive specifically designated for cookies.


Using cookies to improve your experience when using a website is standard practice.


Like many sites, we use “cookies” to recognize, collect, and track information about and relevant to your Site usage.


These cookies are known as “first-party cookies.” We may also recognize, collect, and track information through cookies set by third parties. Third-party cookies are used to perform advertising and analytics tasks and enable interactive features such as sharing or commenting. Some third parties collect statistics anonymously and aggregately and may not require the user’s consent.


The information that our first-party cookies or third-party cookies recognize, collect, and track may include information about your devices, browsing actions, and patterns, such as, among others, the type of computer you use, your internet service provider, your browser type, your location, your IP address, the date and time of your visit, the pages viewed, your traffic pattern through the Site.


Upon your first visit to the Site (and periodically after that), we will request your consent to use cookies except for those strictly necessary.


WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE


We use the following categories of cookies on the Site:


Strictly necessary cookies


These cookies are essential to browsing the Site and using its features. We use cookies to save your sessions, log-in details, and other information necessary to perform your requests and carry out other activities that are strictly necessary for the operation of this Site, such as traffic distribution. We also use cookies to save browsing preferences and optimize your browsing experience.


Analytics cookies


These cookies collect information about your use of the Site, such as your browsing actions and patterns, the date and time of your visit, the pages viewed, and your traffic pattern.


We collect this information to monitor and analyze web traffic to the Site. User behaviors may be recognized, collected, and tracked.


We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic to the Site.  Google utilizes the data recognized, collected, and tracked on the Site to prepare reports on traffic activities.


This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address.


Google may use the information recognized, collected, and tracked to personalize the ads of its advertising network and may share the information recognized, collected, and tracked with other services.


Security cookies


These cookies are essential to our security features. They allow us to detect malicious activities or activities that breach our terms of use.


Customization cookies


These cookies allow the Site to save information and details, such as your username, to optimize your experience and provide personal features.


Social media cookies and pixels


These cookies allow you to share your activity on social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or other external platforms directly from the Site.


Cookies may still be recognized, collected, and tracked on the pages where buttons, widgets, or other applications are installed, even when you do not actively use them.


The interaction and information recognized, collected, and tracked through the Site are always subject to your privacy settings for each social network and external platform.


You are encouraged to refer to the privacy policy of the relevant social network or external platform and to log out from the respective network or platform to ensure that the information collected on the Site is not tracked back to your profile.


Facebook Like button and Facebook social widgets


The Facebook Like button and Facebook social widgets are applications that allow interaction with the Facebook social network.


Twitter Tweet button and Twitter social widgets


The Twitter Tweet button and Twitter social widgets are applications that allow interaction with the Twitter social network.


YouTube video widget


YouTube is a video-sharing website that allows this Site to incorporate video content on its pages and posts.


Social media pixels


We reserve the right to use social media pixels. These pixels allow social media sites such as Facebook to track visitors to external websites and tailor their advertising activities to target users while they browse their social media networks. For information regarding these pixels, you are encouraged to refer to the privacy policy of the relevant social network.


Facebook pixel


Facebook pixel connects the activity performed on the Site with the Facebook advertising network, including Instagram and Audience ads.


Targeting or advertising cookies


These cookies record your browsing actions and patterns on the Site, such as the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. The information recognized, collected, and tracked by these cookies is used to make our Site and the advertising displayed through links or banners on the Site more relevant to your interests. For the same purpose, this information may also be shared with third parties, such as Google Ads.


HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES


You can accept or reject cookies by our Privacy Policy and this Cookie Policy.


Strictly necessary cookies may not be rejected since they are essential for browsing the Site and using its features.


If you reject cookies, you can still use the Site, although certain features and functionalities may not be available, and specific areas may be restricted.


In addition to what is indicated in this Cookie Policy, you can manage cookie preferences directly from within your browser and prevent, for example, third parties from installing cookies.


It is also possible to delete cookies installed in the past through browser preferences, including those that may have saved the initial consent for this Site to install cookies.


You can find information about how to manage cookies in the most commonly used browsers (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Internet Explorer) on the website of the browser of choice.


Regarding cookies installed by third parties, users can manage their preferences and withdraw their consent by clicking the related opt-out link (if provided), using the means provided in the third party’s privacy policy, or contacting the third party.│


CONTACT US


If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please email us at [email protected] or send us our contact form at https://www.brokenpranch.com/p/contact.html.


DATA STORAGE


 Your data may be transferred and stored under Spanish outside of the European Economic Area (“EEA”).


By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storage, or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.


LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE GDPR


We may process personal data relating to users if one of the following applies:


•         users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes;


•         provision of data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the user and for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;


•         processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject;


•         processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or the exercise of official authority vested in us;


•         processing is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party.


DATA RETENTION


We process and store your data for as long as necessary for the purpose they were collected.


Therefore:


•                     personal data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between us and the user will be retained until such contract has been entirely performed;


•                     personal data collected for our legitimate interests will be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes;


·         We may be allowed to retain personal data for a more extended period whenever the user has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn;


·         We may be obliged to retain personal data for a more extended period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.


Once the retention period expires, personal data will be deleted, and some of your rights (i.e., the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification, and the right to data portability) cannot be enforced after the expiration of the retention period. You may find specific information regarding your rights within the relevant section of this Privacy Policy or by contacting us via [email protected] /our contact form. https://www.brokenpranch.com/p/contact.html


THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE


We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users (such as, for example, Convertkit, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when it is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect others’ rights, property, or safety.


However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.


YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR


Users based in the European Union have the right to do the following:


•        Users can withdraw their consent at any time. This is especially true where they have previously consented to processing their personal data.


•         Object to data processing. Users have the right to object to data processing if it is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.


•         Access their data. Users have the right to learn if we are processing data, disclose certain aspects of the processing, and obtain a copy of the data undergoing processing.


•         Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.


•         Restrict the processing of their data. Under certain circumstances, Users have the right to restrict their data processing. In this case, we will not process their data for any purpose other than storing it.


•         Have their data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of their data from us.


•         Receive their data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any undue delay.


• Complain. Users can bring a claim before their competent data protection supervisory authority.


You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by contacting us at [email protected] /via our contact form: https://www.brokenpranch.com/p/contact.html.


These requests can be exercised free of charge. We will address them immediately, always within thirty (30) days.


SECURITY


The security of your personal information is important to us.


Our website is scanned regularly for security holes and known vulnerabilities to ensure your visit is as safe as possible.


We use regular Malware Scanning.


Your personal information is stored in secured networks. It is only accessible by a limited number of persons with special access rights to such systems and must keep the information confidential.


In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.


We implement various security measures when users place orders, enter, submit, or access their information to maintain the safety of their personal information.


Unfortunately, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee security.


CalOPPA (CALIFORNIA ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT)


We agree that users should visit our Site anonymously.


Do not track signals.


Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we now disclose that we do not currently honor “do not track” signals issued by browsers or other third-party sources.


COPPA (CHILDREN ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT)


We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) when collecting personal information from children under thirteen (13) years old.


The Site is intended for individuals eighteen (18) or older. 


By visiting and using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and meet all of the preceding eligibility requirements.


The Site is not intended for children under thirteen (13) years of age.


We do not specifically market to children under thirteen (13) years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen (13) years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen (13).


If you are under thirteen (13) years of age, please do not use the Site or provide any information on the Site, including your name, screen name, username, address, telephone number, email address, and payment details.


Suppose we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under thirteen (13) years of age without verification of consent from a parent or guardian. In that case, the personal information collected or received shall be deleted immediately.


If you believe we might have any information concerning a child under thirteen (13) years of age, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or via our contact form at https://www.brokenpranch.com/p/contact.html. We will endeavor to delete such information as soon as possible.


CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY


This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 30, 2023. It will remain in effect except concerning any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.


We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time, and you should check it periodically. Your continued use of our Site after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.


Suppose we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy. In that case, we will notify you through your provided email address or by placing a prominent notice on our website.


CONTACT US


If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email [email protected] or use our contact form at https://www.brokenpranch.com/p/contact.html.


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