Effective Date: March 2, 2026
Website: https://hornitosbeef.com/ (the “Website”)
Business: Hornitos Beef – Erickson Ranch (“we,” “us,” or “our”)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit or interact with our Website.

1) Information We Collect

A) Information you provide to us

Forms (Forminator). When you submit a form on our Website (such as a contact message or a request related to purchasing beef shares), we collect the information you provide, which may include:

  • First name and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Message content and any details you include (e.g., questions, special requests)

B) Information collected automatically (basic usage data)

Like most websites, we and our service providers may automatically collect limited information when you browse the Website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type/device type
  • Pages viewed and timestamps
  • Referring/exit pages (if available)
    This information is typically used for website operation, security, and troubleshooting.

2) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Website function properly, remember preferences, and support embedded features. You can control cookies through your browser settings (block/delete cookies). If you disable cookies, some site features may not work as intended.

3) Forms (Forminator)

We use Forminator to power Website forms. When you submit a form, the information you provide is sent to us so we can respond and help you. Depending on configuration, submissions may be stored in the Website database and/or delivered to our team by email.

4) Email Subscriptions (Mailchimp)

If you subscribe to our newsletter through the Website, your subscription information (typically your name and email address) is sent to Mailchimp, our email marketing provider, so we can send updates and newsletters.

  • Unsubscribe anytime: You can opt out using the unsubscribe link in any email.
  • Email performance tracking: Mailchimp may use standard tools (such as pixels) to understand email engagement (opens/clicks) so we can improve communications.

5) How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Respond to your questions and requests
  • Provide support related to ordering and logistics
  • Send newsletters if you subscribe
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • Help protect the Website from spam, abuse, and security threats

6) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may share information:

  • With service providers that help us operate the Website and services (e.g., website hosting, security tools, form processing, and Mailchimp for email delivery)
  • For legal and safety reasons if required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security
  • In a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale of assets), where information may be transferred as part of that transaction

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:

  • Form submissions: as needed to respond and for recordkeeping
  • Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe (and possibly longer as needed to maintain a suppression list to honor opt-outs)
  • Technical logs/cookies: according to provider settings and cookie lifespans

8) Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

You can also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in those emails.

10) Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies directly.

11) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

12) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy requests, contact:

Hornitos Beef – Erickson Ranch
PO Box 267, Hornitos, CA 95325
Phone: (209) 376-2439
Email: hornitosbeef@outlook.com