Effective Date: August 22, 2025
Last Updated: August 22, 2025
At Holstein, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of
your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose,
and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact
with us.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Business information (company name, role, business type)
- Professional experience and qualifications
- Communication preferences
- Information provided in forms, applications, or correspondence
1.2 Technical Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referral sources and search terms
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our cattle feed products and services
- Processing applications for dealerships, distributorships, or employment
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending promotional materials and updates about our products
- Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share
your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who
assist us in operating our business
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal
process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or
sale of assets
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for sharing
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Holstein, our
users, or others
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your
personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or
destruction. These measures include:
- Secure server infrastructure with encryption protocols
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and employee training
- Secure data transmission and storage practices
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies
help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve website functionality and performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling
cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about
you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete
information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to
legal requirements
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain
circumstances
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
provider
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for
certain purposes
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only 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. Retention periods may vary depending on:
- The type of information and purpose of collection
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Our legitimate business interests
- Your consent and preferences
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. 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 websites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly
collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have
collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such
information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country
of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws
and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices,
legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our
data practices, please contact us:
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood
this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information
as described herein.