Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Who We Are
Sick Horses (sickhorses.com) is an equine-health reference resource providing trusted information for horse owners, caregivers, and equine professionals. Our contact email is [email protected].
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- Contact information (name, email address) when you submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage data collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected via analytics tools (see Cookies section below) and is used in aggregate form only.
- Comments submitted through our commenting system, including name, email, and the content of your comment.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
How We Use Your Data
Data we collect is used to:
- Respond to inquiries and support requests.
- Send newsletters and updates to subscribers (you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email).
- Understand site usage patterns and improve our content.
- Maintain the security and integrity of the site.
Cookies and Analytics
This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Functional cookies required for the site to operate correctly (e.g., session management, security).
- Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to collect anonymized usage statistics. These cookies may be set by third-party services. You can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using a tool such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling functional cookies may affect site functionality.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions are retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Third-Party Services
This site may embed or link to third-party content (such as videos or social media). These third parties have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with embedded content.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law (such as GDPR or CCPA) including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to [email protected].