Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
Half a Cow Club ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use information. This policy explains what data we collect when you visit our website and how we use it.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide: When you contact us or submit a form, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message).
- Automatic data collection: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and how you interact with our content.
Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content. These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information such as:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Your general geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
- How you arrived at our site (referral source)
- Interactions with site features
Google may use this data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our website through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity collects:
- Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior
- Pages visited and navigation patterns
- Device and browser information
- Anonymized session recordings of your interactions
Clarity automatically masks sensitive content and does not collect passwords, payment information, or other personal data entered into forms. Microsoft may use this data in accordance with their Privacy Statement. Learn more about how Clarity works.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you interact with our content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our website and services
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Understand which content is most useful to visitors
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Email Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our email list through forms on our website, we collect your email address and store it securely in Google Cloud Firestore. We use this information to:
- Send you practical bulk beef tips 1-2 times per month
- Notify you when new suppliers are added in your state
- Deliver downloadable resources you requested (PDF guides)
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties. Emails are sent via Resend, our email delivery provider, solely on our behalf. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email or by visiting our unsubscribe page. When you unsubscribe, we stop sending emails immediately and mark your record accordingly. You can request full deletion of your data by contacting us.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to supplier websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Google Analytics data is retained according to our configured data retention settings. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to and resolve your inquiry.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to opt out of certain data collection
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: