Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
BreederHQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and mobile applications (collectively, the "Service").
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (for authentication and communication)
- Name (for display purposes)
- Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
User Content
When you use the Service, you may provide:
- Photos and videos of your animals
- Animal records and breeding data
- Contact information for your clients and business contacts
- Financial records, invoices, and receipt images
- Messages and communications with clients
- Documents and agreements
Device Information
When you use our mobile app, we may collect:
- Device type and operating system version
- Push notification tokens (to send you notifications)
- Crash reports and diagnostic information
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Feature usage patterns
- Error logs for debugging
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Authenticate your account and manage your session
- Send push notifications you've enabled
- Process payments and invoices
- Respond to your support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Improve our service through crash analytics and usage patterns
- Communicate with you about updates and features
Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your data seriously:
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS using TLS encryption
- Passwords are stored using bcrypt one-way hashing
- Authentication tokens are stored in secure device storage
- Database access is restricted and monitored
- We conduct regular security reviews
- Data is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with industry-standard security
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to provide and improve the Service:
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications on mobile devices
- Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and diagnostics
- Amazon Web Services: For data hosting and storage
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Resend: For transactional email delivery
Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing their use of data.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
- Client Portal: Information you choose to share with your clients through the portal
- Marketplace: Public listing information you choose to publish
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Service
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Retention
- Account data is retained until you request deletion
- Media files are retained until you delete them or your account
- Crash reports are retained for 90 days
- Deleted data may persist in backups for up to 30 days
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View your data through the app at any time
- Export: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Correction: Update inaccurate information in your account
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out: Disable push notifications in your device settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@breederhq.com.
Children's Privacy
BreederHQ is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@breederhq.com
- Website: breederhq.com/contact