This Privacy Policy explains how Hoag Agricultural ("Hoag", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when users ("you") access or use our websites, applications, and related online services (collectively, the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you should not use the Platform.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to information collected through the Platform in connection with our shared hog investment, farm information, and related features. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that are not controlled by Hoag.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account details such as username, password, and basic profile information.
• Optional data such as investment preferences, language settings, and communication choices.
• Forms, inquiries, feedback, or any content you voluntarily submit through the Platform.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device and browser information, such as IP address, operating system, and browser type.
• Usage data, such as pages viewed, time spent, interaction with features, and approximate location based on IP.
• Log information, such as access time, technical errors, and performance diagnostics.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Platform may use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Certain features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features.
• To create and manage user accounts and preferences.
• To provide shared hog investment dashboards, farm information, and related functionality.
• To enhance security, monitor suspicious activity, and prevent misuse or fraud.
• To generate aggregated or anonymized statistics for internal analysis.
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Depending on applicable law, we may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent, where you have clearly agreed to a specific use.
• The need to perform a contract or provide services that you request.
• Legitimate interests, such as improving services, ensuring security, and preventing misuse.
• Compliance with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information for independent third-party marketing. Information may be shared in limited situations, such as:

• With service providers who support Platform operation, security, analytics, or hosting.
• With farms or partners where necessary to display investment, farm, or performance information, typically in aggregated or minimized form.
• With professional advisors, such as legal or compliance consultants, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• When required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process.
• In connection with a potential business reorganization, such as a merger or asset transfer, subject to appropriate safeguards.

6. International Transfers

Information processed through the Platform may be stored or processed in different jurisdictions. Laws in those locations may provide different levels of protection. We aim to handle information in a manner that is reasonable and consistent with this Policy, regardless of where it is processed.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to operate the Platform, fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or meet legal and regulatory requirements. When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or archived in a secure manner.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your information, such as the right to request access, correction, or deletion. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities, or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests related to your information can typically be made through relevant settings or forms available on the Platform, where provided.

9. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to help protect information processed through the Platform from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. No system or transmission is completely secure, and there can be no absolute guarantee of security.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is intended for use by adults and is not designed for children. If you are not of legal age in your jurisdiction, you should not use the Platform without appropriate consent or authorization where required by law.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after a change indicates acceptance of the updated Policy. The most current version will be displayed on this page.