Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how DemKota Ranch Beef (“DemKota”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you access or make a purchase through [demkotaranchbeef.com] (the “Site”), or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable to users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

By using the Services, you consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our Services.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Category

Examples

Identifiers

Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address

Commercial Information

Purchase history, transaction details

Internet/Network Activity

IP address, browsing behavior, device/browser type

Geolocation Data

IP-based or technical location info

Account Credentials

Login information (e.g. username, password)

Customer Service Records

Messages or support inquiries

Inferred Data

Preferences derived from usage or behavior

We do not collect or use sensitive personal information (as defined under CCPA/CPRA) for any purpose other than strictly necessary functions unless you provide explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data to:

  • Fulfill orders and deliver products

  • Provide and improve our Site and Services

  • Process payments and returns

  • Respond to customer inquiries

  • Send transactional and promotional communications (with consent)

  • Conduct marketing and advertising

  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Legal Bases for GDPR Processing:

  • Contract performance

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., marketing, fraud prevention)

  • Consent (where applicable, e.g., email marketing)

  • Legal compliance

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools for:

  • Functional operation of our Site

  • Analytics and performance tracking

  • Marketing and ad personalization

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Learn more about our Shopify-related cookies at:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information with:

Recipient Type

Purpose

Service Providers

Hosting, payments, delivery, analytics

Marketing Partners

With consent, for advertising campaigns

Legal Authorities

As required by law or to protect our rights

Corporate Affiliates

Within our company group

In a Business Transfer

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

“Sale” and “Sharing” under CCPA

We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money. However, we may “share” certain identifiers and usage data with advertising partners to support marketing campaigns—this is considered a “sale” under CCPA/CPRA.

5. Your Rights

If You Are a California Resident (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know the categories of personal info we collect and disclose

  • Access specific pieces of information we have collected about you

  • Delete your personal information (subject to exceptions)

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Opt-Out of sale or sharing of personal info

  • Limit Use of sensitive personal info (if applicable)

  • Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, email: info@demkotarb.com

You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We may request identity verification.

If You Are in the EU/EEA, UK, or Switzerland (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact: info@demkotarb.com

EU/UK customers may also contact the appropriate Supervisory Authority if unsatisfied with our response.

6. Data Transfers (International Users)

We may store or process your personal information in the United States or other countries. When transferring data from the EU/UK/Switzerland, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission

  • UK Addendum to SCCs (as applicable)

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide Services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. Please use caution when sending sensitive information online.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and Services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately.

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact:

DemKota Ranch Beef
Email: info@demkotarb.com
Phone: 1-605-262-2333
Mailing Address: 13 135th St. SW Aberdeen, SD 57401