🔐 Privacy Policy – LivestockCosts.com
This Privacy Policy explains how LivestockCosts.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our agricultural software platform, tools, dashboards, and related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable international data protection laws.
1. Who we are
LivestockCosts.com is an agricultural technology (Agri-Tech) platform providing farm management tools, livestock calculators, compliance tracking, and operational dashboards for farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural professionals. For the purposes of data protection law, we act as the “Data Controller” for personal data you provide directly to us.
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name, email address, phone number, and company details
- Farm information (farm name, location, region, infrastructure data)
- Operational farm data (livestock counts, feed logs, production logs, compliance records)
- User account information and login credentials (secured via authentication providers)
- Payment and billing details (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Uploaded documents or records (e.g., certifications, compliance evidence)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
- Usage analytics and interaction data within the platform
3. How we use your information
- To provide farm management tools and calculators
- To generate reports, compliance scores, and operational insights
- To manage user accounts and company access permissions
- To improve platform performance and develop new features
- To communicate service updates, security notices, or support responses
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
4. Legal basis for processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Contract – to provide access to the LivestockCosts platform and services
- Consent – for marketing communications and optional analytics cookies
- Legitimate interests – to improve platform functionality, security, and fraud prevention
- Legal obligation – for accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance
5. Data storage and security
We use secure cloud infrastructure providers (including Microsoft Azure) to store and process data. We implement encryption, role-based access controls, secure authentication, and regular monitoring to safeguard your information.
Farm operational data remains confidential and is not shared publicly unless explicitly authorised by you.
6. Data sharing
We may share data with:
- Secure cloud hosting providers (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or similar providers)
- Analytics providers (for anonymised performance insights)
- Regulatory authorities where legally required
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
7. International data transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
8. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal obligations. You may request account deletion at any time. Certain financial or compliance records may be retained where required by law.
9. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and platform functionality. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Email: privacy@livestockcosts.com
Last updated: 13 March 2026