Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://southerngoldsires.com. We are a livestock-focused business providing boar genetics and related services to breeders and customers across the U.S.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website (for example, through forms), please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract that information from public images.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. If you leave a comment or interact with the site, you may opt-in to save your name and email address in cookies for future convenience. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login or account pages, we may set temporary cookies to determine your browser’s settings and provide the best experience. Login cookies typically last 1–2 days unless “Remember Me” is selected.

Embedded content from other websites

Some pages may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram feeds, or maps). Embedded content behaves as if you visited that third-party website directly and may collect data or track interactions.

What personal data we collect

We collect personal information you provide through our forms — including name, email, phone number, farm name, and any additional details you submit through our contact form or breeding certificate form. If you register for an account in the future or make a purchase, additional data like billing/shipping information may be collected.

Who we share your data with

Your data is never sold. We may share information with service providers such as email marketing platforms, form processors, or payment processors to deliver services requested by you. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Data submitted through our forms may be retained indefinitely for customer service and business operations. If account registration is enabled, users can edit or delete their personal information at any time (excluding usernames).

What rights you have over your data

You may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor form submissions and comments may be checked through automated spam detection or security services such as reCAPTCHA or Akismet.