Privacy Policy

Horse Lovers Connection ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it. It applies to horseloversconnection.com and the services we offer through it.

1. Information we collect

We only collect information you provide directly or that is generated automatically when you visit:

• Contact form: name, email, inquiry type, and the message you send.
• Newsletter: your email address and (optionally) first name.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and referring URL.

2. How we use your information

• To respond to your messages and partnership inquiries.
• To send you the newsletter you subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• To understand how the site is used and improve it.
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse.

3. Legal basis (GDPR)

We process your data on the basis of your consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies), our legitimate interest in running the site safely, and to perform a contract with you when you make a request.

4. Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with service providers strictly necessary to operate the site (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under appropriate data-processing agreements, and where required by law.

5. Data retention

Contact messages are kept for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe. Technical logs are kept for up to 12 months.

6. Your rights

Under the GDPR and similar laws (including the CCPA), you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to processing of your personal data. Contact privacy@horseloversconnection.com to exercise any right.

7. International transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

8. Children

This site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.

9. Changes

We may update this policy. The "last updated" date above will reflect the most recent version.

10. Contact

Questions? Write to privacy@horseloversconnection.com.