1. Introduction
DairyFarmManager ("we," "our," or "us") operates the dairyfarmmanager.com website and the DairyFarmManager mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our dairy farm calculators and waitlist signup.
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Email Address: Collected when you join our waitlist via the signup form on our homepage or other landing pages. The form is powered by Brevo (formerly Sendinblue).
- Calculator Inputs: Data you enter into our dairy farm calculators (e.g., milk yield, feed costs, insemination dates). This data is processed locally in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and general interaction patterns.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages requested.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies necessary for site functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell browsing data to advertisers. Our site may use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site operations and session management.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand general traffic patterns (e.g., page views, session duration) to improve our content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you waitlist updates and product launch notifications via email.
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and calculators.
- To analyze usage trends and optimize user experience.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use Brevo (Brevo Inc.) to manage our email waitlist. Your email address is stored in Brevo's systems. Brevo's Privacy Policy governs their handling of your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred with notice to affected users.
5. Data Retention
We retain your email address on our waitlist until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Calculator inputs are processed in your browser and are never stored on our servers. Usage analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form for as long as we operate the website.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data from our systems.
- Unsubscribe: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or contact us directly.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@dairyfarmmanager.com.
8. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You provided explicit consent when joining our waitlist.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and analyze site usage.
- Contractual Necessity: To provide services you have requested.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it is used.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is needed.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., agricultural research institutions, university extensions). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
- Email: hello@dairyfarmmanager.com
- Website: dairyfarmmanager.com