Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or purchasing from us, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our clients. We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide Directly

When you make a purchase, register for an account, or contact us, we may collect:

• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth (to verify age for contracts), and government-issued ID (where required for animal registration transfers).

• Contact Data: Billing address, shipping address (for delivery of the animal), email address, and phone numbers.

• Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full card details on our servers).

• Property Data: Details regarding your property (e.g., acreage, fencing type) to ensure the suitability of the environment for our cows.

• Transaction Data: Details about purchases, deposits, and delivery arrangements.

b. Information Automatically Collected (Cookies & Tracking)

When you browse our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and pages viewed.

• Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and personalize your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

• To Facilitate Sale & Delivery: To process deposits, final payments, and coordinate the safe delivery or pickup of your miniature cow.

• Animal Welfare & Follow-up: To contact you regarding the health, vaccination records, registration papers, or future well-being of the animal you purchased. We consider this a critical part of our ethical breeding commitment.

• Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries, schedule farm visits, or resolve disputes.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with animal health laws, import/export regulations, and tax obligations.

• Marketing: To send you newsletters, updates about new litters, or promotional offers, only if you have opted in to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), website hosting, email delivery, and shipping logistics.

• Veterinary & Registry Partners: We may share your name and address with veterinarians (for health certificates) or breed registries (e.g., ADCA, IMHR) to transfer ownership papers, as required by the sale contract.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of our animals, property, or others.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and restricted access to personal data, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., California, EU, Canada), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., we must retain animal sales records for tax and veterinary liability purposes).

• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell data).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

6. Retention of Data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

• Sales Records: Minimum of 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

• Animal Records: Indefinitely for lineage tracing and health guarantee verification. Because the welfare of our animals is a lifelong commitment, we maintain records linking the animal to the original purchaser.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults (age 18 and over) capable of entering into a binding contract for the purchase of livestock. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., breed registries, payment portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Cute Mini Cow
info@cuteminicow.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.