Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Rafter C Ranch and Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs)
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Rafter C Ranch and Livestock Guardian Dogs (“Rafter C Ranch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, engaging with our educational materials, or communicating with us regarding livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), ranch operations, breeding programs, or related services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Ranch or operation information
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Livestock species and management details
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Inquiry details related to LGDs, puppies, breeding, education, or ranch services
You provide this information when you:
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Submit a contact form
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Request information about LGDs or ranch services
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Inquire about puppies or breeding programs
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Subscribe to newsletters or educational updates
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Communicate with us via email, phone, or social media
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring website addresses
This information is used for website functionality, security, and analytics purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to inquiries and communications
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Provide information about livestock guardian dogs, ranch practices, or breeding programs
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Improve website content and user experience
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Send educational materials or updates (if you opt in)
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Maintain records related to puppy inquiries or ranch communications
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
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Enhance site functionality
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Analyze website traffic
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Improve user experience
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
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With service providers who assist in website hosting or analytics (under confidentiality obligations)
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When required by law, court order, or legal process
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To protect the rights, safety, or property of Rafter C Ranch, our clients, or others
We do not share personal information for marketing or commercial resale purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us so it can be removed.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., educational resources or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
8. Your Choices
You may:
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Request access to or correction of your personal information
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Opt out of receiving non-essential communications
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Request deletion of your information, subject to record-keeping or legal obligations
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Rafter C Ranch reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Rafter C Ranch and Livestock Guardian Dogs
📧 Email: raftercranchandlgds@gmail.com
đź“Ť Location: Washington, Texas, USA
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Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: 9-4-25
Last Updated: 9-4-25
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Rafter C Ranch and LGDs (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [insert website URL].
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1. Information We Collect
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We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you voluntarily provide when filling out forms (e.g., contact, consultation requests, or newsletter signup).
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Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and usage data collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
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We use the information collected for purposes such as:
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Responding to inquiries and providing requested services.
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Improving website functionality, user experience, and services.
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Sending updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you opt in).
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Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to:
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Enhance site performance.
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Understand how visitors use our website.
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Personalize your browsing experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing clients, provided they agree to keep the information confidential. We may also disclose information if required by law.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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6. Your Rights
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Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access, update, or correct your personal information.
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Request deletion of your data.
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Opt out of receiving marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Rafter C Ranch and LGDs
Email: raftercranchlgd@gmail.com
Phone: 832-766-7220
Website: www.raftercranchandlgds.com