Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [July 10th 2025]

Welcome to Our Herd!

At I Heart Horses (“we,” “us”), your privacy is as important as a trusty saddle. This policy explains how we handle your info when you visit our website ihearthorses.com. By using our site, you agree to these terms.

1. What Info We Collect

  • We only gather what’s needed:
  • Comments/Questions: Name, email, message (if you contact us).
  • Newsletters: Email (if you sign up).
  • Automated Data: Browser type, pages visited (via cookies).
  • No sensitive data (like credit cards) is collected.

2. How We Use Your Info

  • We use it to:
  • Answer your horse questions.
  • Send blog updates (if you asked).
  • Improve our site (e.g., fix broken links).
  • Never sell, trade, or spam you.

3. Cookies & Tracking

  • Cookies are tiny files that remember you (like your name in comments).
  • We use Google Analytics to see which horse topics are popular.
  • You can block cookies in your browser settings.

4. Sharing Your Info

  • We only share if:
  • Required by law (e.g., court order).
  • With trusted partners (like our email service Mailchimp) who follow strict privacy rules.

5. Keeping Your Data Safe

  • We use SSL encryption (đź”’ in your browser bar).
  • Passwords are locked away.
  • Regular security checks protect our stable.

6. Children’s Privacy

  • Our site is for all ages, but kids under 13 should ask parents before sharing any info.
  • We don’t knowingly collect data from children.

7. Links to Other Sites

  • We link to cool horse resources (like breed clubs).
  • We don’t control their privacy practices—check their policies!

8. Your Choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from emails (click “unsubscribe” at the bottom).
  • Ask us to delete your comments/data (email: contact@ihearthorses).

9. Policy Updates

  • We’ll update this policy if things change.
  • The latest version will always be posted here.

10. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Neigh at us!

Email: contact@ihearthorses

Thank you for trusting I Heart Horses!

We promise to treat your data like a prized stallion—with care, respect, and loyalty.

Key Compliance Coverage

Requirement

Where Addressed

GDPR/CCPA

Data access/deletion rights (Sec 8)

COPPA

Children’s privacy (Sec 6)

Transparency

Plain language, no legalese

Security

SSL, encryption (Sec 5)

Third Parties

Limited sharing (Sec 4)