Privacy Policy

We Got Beef Co ("WGB," "we," "us," or "our") Effective Date: [DATE]

This Privacy Policy explains how WGB collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use wegotbeef.co and related services (the "Platform").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information: name, email, phone number, business/operation name, mailing address
  • Listing information: livestock breed, quantity, weight, location, health/inspection records, Processor Product or Meat Cut details, pricing and quote terms
  • Communications: messages exchanged with other Users or with WGB support
  • Identity/verification information: documentation submitted to verify a producer, feedlot, or processor account

Your email address and phone number are required to activate your account and are used to deliver one-time passcodes ("OTP") for mandatory multi-factor authentication ("MFA") at sign-up and login. See Section 2.1.

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect or Store

  • Banking and payment details. All card numbers, bank account/routing numbers, and wire transfer credentials are collected and stored exclusively by Stripe, Inc., WGB's third-party payment processor. WGB never receives or stores this information on the Platform.

1.3 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and browser type, IP address, general location (city/region)
  • Log data: pages viewed, listings searched, time and date of access
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
  • Facilitate listings, quotes, and communication between buyers and sellers
  • Verify User identity and prevent fraud
  • Send transactional notifications (listing updates, quote activity, account alerts)
  • Send marketing communications, where permitted, which you may opt out of at any time
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and agricultural reporting obligations
  • Analyze usage to improve marketplace features and performance

2.1 Authentication and Account Security Messaging

MFA is required to create and access your account. Your email address and/or phone number is used to deliver OTP codes and other account-security notifications (e.g., login verification, support-assisted account recovery) via Amazon Web Services ("AWS") End User Messaging. This contact information is used solely for these transactional, User-action-triggered purposes never for marketing, promotional campaigns, or newsletters and is not shared with third parties for advertising. You cannot opt out of authentication messaging while maintaining an active account, as MFA is required to use the Platform.

3. How We Share Information

  • Other Users: listing details and relevant contact/communication information are shared with counterparties to facilitate a transaction.
  • Stripe: payment and banking details you submit are sent directly to Stripe for processing; WGB does not act as an intermediary for this data.
  • AWS End User Messaging: email and phone number are transmitted to AWS solely to deliver OTP codes and account-security notifications described in Section 2.1.
  • Service providers: vendors who support hosting, analytics, customer support, or transport coordination, under confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal and regulatory: disclosures required by law, subpoena, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of WGB or Users.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell User personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Authentication contact information (email, phone) is retained for as long as the account remains active, as it is required for account access.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Note: Deleting or restricting your authentication email/phone will disable your ability to log in, since MFA is mandatory. Requests can be submitted to info@wegotbeef.co. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

6. Cookies and Tracking

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit some Platform functionality.

7. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information on the Platform. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. International Users

If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

We Got Beef Co Hebbronville, Texas info@wegotbeef.co