Privacy Policy
How South Texas Stampede collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information.
Last Updated: 09/05/2025
Introduction
South Texas Stampede ("STS," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights when you use https://www.stxstampede.com and our related services, events, community education programs, and store.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, plus the visitor's IP address and browser user-agent string to help detect spam.
Media
If you upload images, avoid embedding EXIF GPS location data. Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from posted images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to run essential functions like login, shopping carts, and account preferences. These cookies are set by our platform (WordPress, WooCommerce, and related tools) and expire automatically after a certain period unless you clear them earlier.
- Login & Session Cookies – allow you to stay logged in; typically expire within days unless 'Remember Me' is chosen.
- Preferences Cookies – store screen and display settings; may last up to one year.
- Shopping Cart Cookies – track items in your cart; expire when the session ends or shortly after.
What We Collect & Store
E-Commerce & Orders
When you make a purchase, we collect:
- Name, billing and shipping address, email, and phone number
- Payment details (processed securely via Stripe)
- Order details, including items purchased and totals
- Optional account information such as username and password
We use this information to process orders, fulfill shipments, handle refunds and complaints, prevent fraud, comply with legal requirements, and send transactional communications.
Community & Education Features
If you register for our community or educational resources, we may collect profile information, posts, messages, or contributions made within the platform.
Events & RSVPs
If you register for or RSVP to an event, we collect attendee name, email, ticket/registration details, and event date/participation information to manage event attendance.
SMS & Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may send texts to confirm event registrations, catering bookings, or send important updates. Message frequency may vary. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data. We share information only with trusted third-party service providers required for operations (e.g. Stripe for payments, shipping carriers, communication services), when required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments & Reviews: Retained indefinitely, including metadata.
- Registered Users: Profile information is stored as long as the account is active. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information anytime.
- Orders & Billing: Retained for 7 years for legal, tax, and accounting purposes.
Your Rights
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to safeguard your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact Page.