Black Opal Livestock LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") is a merchant wholesaler of raw agricultural products, including grain, pulses, livestock, wool, hides, skins, fibers, specialty crops, oilseeds, nuts, live animals, biologicals, and raw farm products. We are headquartered at 2508 INA AVE CODY, 82414, United States.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information in the course of our merchant wholesaling business. It applies to producers, ranchers, growers, buyers, processors, grain elevators, auction markets, exporters, transport providers, service partners, and any individual or entity that interacts with us through our website, by phone, by email, or in the course of a trade.
Because we trade agricultural commodities and handle information about lots, grades, weights, origins, and transactions, this policy addresses the specific data flows that arise in merchant wholesaling — not just generic website data. We have written it to be clear and specific so you understand exactly what we do with your information.
If you have questions about this policy or about how we handle your information, you can contact us using the details in Section 14 below.
We collect information that is necessary to source, grade, contract, transport, and deliver agricultural commodities, and to operate our business in compliance with applicable law. The categories of information we collect include:
When a producer, grower, rancher, or seller offers a lot for sale, we collect the name of the seller or operation, contact details, the location of the lot or herd, the commodity and variety, the quantity or head count, the grade or condition, and any documentation that accompanies the lot — such as grading certificates, weigh tickets, origin declarations, or health papers for live animals.
When a buyer, processor, elevator, or manufacturer requests a quote or places an order, we collect the buyer's name, company, contact details, delivery location, commodity and specification requirements, volume, timing, and any contract terms discussed.
For every trade, we record the commodity, grade, weight or count, origin, chain of custody, transport details, contract terms, price, and payment records. This information is the core of our merchant wholesaling operation and is retained for accounting, audit, and regulatory purposes.
For live chicks, bees, bovine semen, and other live biologicals, we collect health certificates, origin documentation, handling records, and any information required by veterinary or agricultural authorities. Live animal and biological trades carry additional documentation requirements, and we collect and retain that documentation accordingly.
For regulated commodities such as tobacco, leaf tobacco, cannabis, and marijuana, we collect licensing information, compliance documentation, and any records required by the authorities that govern those commodities in the relevant jurisdiction.
When you contact us through our website, by email, or by phone, we collect the name, company, email address, phone number, commodity of interest, role (producer or buyer), and the content of your message. We also collect basic technical information such as IP address and browser type when you visit our website.
To process trades and payments, we collect bank account details, payment instructions, and transaction records. We do not store full card numbers on our systems. Payment processing is handled through banking and payment partners under their own security and privacy controls.
We use the information we collect to operate our merchant wholesaling business — to source, grade, contract, transport, and deliver agricultural commodities. Specifically, we use information to:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information as described in Section 5 below, but we do not treat personal information as a commodity to be monetized.
To the extent we process personal data of individuals located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, we rely on the following legal bases:
We share information with third parties only as necessary to operate our business, fulfill contracts, comply with the law, and deliver commodities. The categories of recipients include:
We share lot information, origin, destination, and handling requirements with trucking companies, rail carriers, and intermodal providers who transport the commodities we trade.
We may share lot information with independent grading services, inspectors, and laboratories who verify quality, weight, or condition on our behalf or on behalf of a buyer.
When we trade through grain elevators or auction markets, we share transaction and lot information with those intermediaries as necessary to complete the trade.
We share payment and transaction information with banks and payment processors to execute payments to producers and invoices from buyers.
We disclose information as required by USDA, state agricultural departments, customs authorities, veterinary authorities, tax authorities, and other regulators with jurisdiction over our trades.
We share information with insurers who underwrite our trades and with auditors who verify our records, under appropriate confidentiality controls.
In the event of a dispute over grade, weight, delivery, or payment, we may share information with legal advisors, arbitrators, or courts as necessary to resolve the matter.
If we reorganize, merge, or sell all or part of our business, we may transfer information to the successor entity, subject to the protections of this policy.
We retain information for as long as necessary to operate our business, fulfill contracts, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. The retention periods that apply include:
When information is no longer needed, we delete it or render it de-identified, subject to any legal hold or retention requirement that applies.
We protect information using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data and the scale of our operation. These safeguards include:
No system is perfectly secure. If a breach occurs that affects your information, we will notify affected individuals and regulators as required by applicable law.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@blackop.shop. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law — typically within 30 days.
Our website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. The technologies we may use include:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Because we trade agricultural commodities across state and national borders, information about producers and buyers may be transferred between jurisdictions. When we transfer information internationally, we do so under appropriate safeguards, which may include standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or other transfer mechanisms recognized by applicable law.
If you are located in a jurisdiction with data protection laws, your information may be transferred to a jurisdiction with different privacy laws. We take steps to ensure that your information receives equivalent protection wherever it is processed.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites — such as grain exchanges, auction market listings, regulatory agencies, or industry associations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Our website and our business are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, the commodities we trade, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, about how we handle your information, or to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
We will make every reasonable effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and in accordance with applicable law.