Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025

Cudo Equestrian, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.cudoequestrian.com (“Site”), or use any of our Services, including but not limited to riding lessons, horsemanship classes, the Pony Pool leasing program, camps, evaluations, and other equestrian-related offerings.

By using our Site or engaging in our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you register for Services, complete a form, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Full name

• Date of birth

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Emergency contact details

• Payment and billing information (processed securely via Stripe)

• Medical or health-related disclosures relevant to equestrian activities

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device identifiers

• Site usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)

• Location data (if enabled)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage Services (e.g., scheduling, billing, lesson updates)

• Communicate with you regarding your participation

• Respond to inquiries and provide support

• Send administrative and marketing communications

• Ensure safety and emergency preparedness

• Comply with legal and insurance obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

• Service Providers: Such as Stripe for secure payment processing, and Angelica Run Farm for horse leasing and facilities coordination.

• Staff and Instructors: For scheduling, health/safety, and instruction purposes.

• Legal Authorities: If required to comply with laws, court orders, or enforce our legal rights.

• Emergency Personnel: In case of a medical emergency during your participation.

4. Communication and Consent

By providing your contact information, you agree to receive communications via phone, text, email, or automated systems under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). These communications may include:

• Lesson scheduling and reminders

• Program updates

• Billing and payment alerts

• Marketing and promotional messages

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by emailing us or replying “STOP” to a text. Essential service-related messages may still be sent.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. These include encryption, access controls, and secure payment gateways. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are available to minors only with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents may request review or deletion of their child’s data by contacting us.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience and gather Site usage analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.

8. Third-Party Links and Platforms

Our Site may contain links to third-party services, including Stripe and Angelica Run Farm. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Use them at your own discretion and review their respective privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, safety, and operational obligations. You may request deletion of your data, subject to our retention requirements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion or restriction of your data

• Object to certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing)

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@cudoequestrian.com.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted to this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our Site or Services signifies your acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Cudo Equestrian, LLC

Angelica Run Farm

1927 Hunter Mill Road

Vienna, VA 22182

Email: office@cudoequestrian.com

Phone: (703) 972-6699

Website: www.cudoequestrian.com