EPONA PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 24th, 2025
Last Updated: May 21st, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Epona Technologies Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website eponabarn.com (the "Service") or use our services.

IMPORTANT: This policy complies with applicable state privacy laws including but not limited to California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Quebec's Law 25, and other applicable US state and Canadian provincial privacy laws.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, IP address, device identifiers
Commercial Information: Purchase history, browsing behavior, preferences
Internet/Electronic Activity: Website usage, search history, interaction with advertisements
Geolocation Data: General location information based on IP address
Professional Information: Job title, company name (if relevant to services)
Sensitive Personal Information: We may collect account credentials, financial information for payments, and health information related to horse care (if applicable to services)

2.2 Information from Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
For users between 13-17, we require parental consent before processing data for targeted advertising, sale, or profiling

2.3 How We Collect Information

Directly from you: When you register, make purchases, contact us
Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, analytics tools
Third parties: Social media platforms and business partners

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We process personal information for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
Marketing: To send promotional materials (with consent where required)
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Security: To protect against fraud, security threats, and abuse
Communication: To respond to inquiries and send service-related communications. By creating an account, you agree to receive email communications from Epona Technologies Inc., including service updates, barn announcements, and platform notifications. You may opt out of non-essential email communications by contacting us at support@eponabarn.com. SMS/text message notifications and reminders are optional — you may opt in during account setup or at any time through your account settings. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.

3.1 Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal information based on:

Consent (where required)
Contract performance
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your personal information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, including:

Payment processors
Cloud storage providers
Analytics services
Marketing platforms

4.2 Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

4.3 Legal Requirements

When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4.4 Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration
You have the right to opt out of such sharing

5. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights:

5.1 Right to Know

Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, disclosed, or sold
Request specific pieces of personal information we have collected

5.2 Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information we have collected.

5.3 Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

5.4 Right to Data Portability

Request personal information in a portable format.

5.5 Right to Opt-Out

Opt out of targeted advertising
Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
Opt out of profiling for automated decision-making

5.6 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

5.7 Sensitive Personal Information Rights

Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

6. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

To exercise your privacy rights:

Email: support@eponabarn.com
Phone: (513) 478-1156

We will respond to your request within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension if reasonably necessary.

6.1 Verification Process

We may require verification of your identity before processing requests, which may include:

Email verification
Account authentication
Government-issued ID (in limited circumstances)

6.2 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf with proper documentation.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Security measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember user preferences, analyze website usage, provide personalized content, and deliver targeted advertising.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our services are operated in the United States and Canada. If you are located outside of these regions, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to and processed in the United States or Canada. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. CALIFORNIA-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

12.1 Categories of Personal Information Disclosed

In the preceding 12 months, we may have disclosed: Identifiers, Commercial information, Internet/electronic activity, and Geolocation data.

12.2 Sources of Personal Information

We collect information from you directly, your devices, third-party sources, and public records.

12.3 Shine the Light Law

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

13. NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not currently sell personal information as defined by Nevada law.

14. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or via email. Canadian users will be notified in accordance with PIPEDA requirements.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Epona Email: support@eponabarn.com | Phone: (513) 478-1156