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Privacy Policy

Who we are

Livestock Animal News is a news website that provides updates on livestock diseases, exports, new facilities, and mergers and acquisitions.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and track website usage. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies .

When you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We do not share your data with any third-party entities.

How long we retain your data

If you decide to leave a comment, we will keep the comment and its metadata for an indefinite period. This is done to enable us to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments, instead of holding them in a moderation queue. If you register on our website, we will store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time, except for your username. The website administrators also have access to this information and can modify it as needed.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we delete any personal data we hold about you. However, please note that we may be required to retain some data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments on this website are subject to automated spam detection. This is done to ensure that the comments are legitimate and not spam. If a comment is flagged as spam, it will be removed from the website. We value your privacy and do not share your personal information with any third-party services or advertisers. However, we may use your email address to contact you regarding your comment if necessary.

It’s important to note that automated spam detection services are used by many websites to prevent unwanted comments and protect users from malicious content. These services use various algorithms and techniques to identify spam comments, such as analyzing the content of the comment, checking the IP address of the commenter, and looking for patterns in the comment history. By using these services, website owners can ensure that their website remains safe and secure for all users.