Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ThoroughBreed Studs ("ThoroughBreed", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use ThoroughBreedStuds.com (the "Platform"). By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account & application data: name, email address, phone number, city, state, kennel name, website, and social media links.
• Listing data: dog name, breed, classification, date of birth, weight, color, coat type, location, registration details, and breeding service information.
• Documentation: health testing results (OFA), genetic testing reports, registration certificates, and pedigree documents you upload for verification.
• Communications: messages sent through our internal messaging system and any correspondence with our support team.
• Payment data: subscription billing is processed by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store full card details on our servers.

We may also automatically collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage activity through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account, listings, and subscription.
• To review applications and verify uploaded health, genetic, and registration documents.
• To display public stud profiles and enable breeders to contact stud owners.
• To process payments and send billing, renewal, and failed-payment notifications.
• To operate the messaging system and send service-related notifications.
• To improve, secure, and maintain the Platform and prevent fraud or abuse.

3. Public Information

Stud listings and associated profile details (such as dog information, verification badges, location, and kennel name) are displayed publicly so that breeders can search and contact stud owners. Please do not include sensitive personal information in fields intended for public display.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Platform (e.g., payment processing, hosting, email delivery).
• Other users, to the extent you make listing details public or send messages through the Platform.
• Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of ThoroughBreed and its users.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices & Rights

• You may review and update your account and listing information from your dashboard.
• You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.
• You may opt out of non-essential marketing emails at any time.
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how the Platform is used. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.