Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
At WagyuHQ, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: Email address, password, and profile details (name, ranch name, location)
- Listing information: Details about livestock, beef, or services you list, including photos and contact information
- Communications: Messages you send through our platform and correspondence with our support team
- Payment information: Billing details for paid subscriptions (processed securely by our payment provider)
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken on our platform
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Location data: General location based on IP address; precise location only if you enable location features
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Display your listings to potential buyers
- Facilitate communication between users
- Process subscription payments
- Send important updates about your account or our services
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With other users: Your listing information and profile are visible to other users as needed to facilitate the marketplace
- Service providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, email, and payment processing. These providers only access data necessary to perform their services
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred to the new owner
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@wagyuhq.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@wagyuhq.com.