Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2026

At The Hudstead, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a reservation with us.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Make a reservation for a puppy, goat, or other livestock
• Contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter or waitlist
• Request information about our products or services

This information may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
• Reservation Details: Information about the puppy or livestock you are reserving, including preferences and special requests
• Communication Records: Copies of correspondence when you contact us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your reservations and orders
• Communicate with you about your reservations, including confirmations and updates
• Process payments through our secure payment processor (Stripe)
• Send you information about our products, services, and farm updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Payment Processing

When you make a payment, Stripe collects and processes your payment information. We only receive confirmation of successful payments and basic transaction details necessary to fulfill your reservation. For more information about how Stripe handles your data, please review Stripe's Privacy Policy.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

• Stripe: For payment processing
• Email Service Providers: For sending reservation confirmations and communications
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and maintenance

These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Reservation records are typically retained for at least 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe links or contacting us
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.