Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Introduction

Beta Ranch, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates YardHawk, a construction equipment management platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

By using YardHawk, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information Provided by Organizations

YardHawk is a B2B platform where equipment rental companies ("Customers") use our software to manage their operations. Information is primarily collected by and for our Customers:

  • Business Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers of yard staff and rental customers
  • Operational Data: Equipment details, rental contracts, pull tag assignments, damage assessments
  • Communication Preferences: SMS and notification preferences

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Log data, IP addresses, browser type, device information
  • SMS Delivery Data: Message delivery status, timestamps (but not message content)
  • Performance Data: Application performance metrics, error logs

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Purpose Data Types Used
Providing Core Services All operational data, contact information
SMS Notifications Phone numbers, message preferences, operational data
Service Improvement Usage data, performance metrics
Customer Support Contact information, usage data, error logs
Security & Fraud Prevention IP addresses, authentication data, usage patterns

SMS Communications

Important: YardHawk sends operational SMS messages on behalf of our Customers to their staff and rental customers.

Types of SMS Messages

  • PullTag: Equipment gathering notifications to yard staff
  • ReturnPing: Rental return reminders to customers

Your SMS Rights

  • You can opt out at any time by replying STOP
  • Reply HELP for assistance
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • We do not share your phone number with third parties for marketing

See our SMS Terms of Service for complete details.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

With Customer Organizations

Data entered into YardHawk by a Customer organization belongs to that organization. They have access to all data related to their operations and users.

Service Providers

  • SMS Provider (Twilio): Phone numbers and message content for delivery
  • Hosting (Vercel/Supabase): Application data for infrastructure
  • Analytics: Anonymized usage data for service improvement

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Multi-tenant data isolation (Row-Level Security)
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication

Note: No system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Operational Data: Retained while Customer account is active
  • SMS Logs: Retained for 90 days for troubleshooting and compliance
  • Audit Logs: Retained for 1 year for security and compliance
  • After Account Closure: Data deleted within 30 days unless legally required

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of SMS notifications at any time
  • Data Portability: Request data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact your organization administrator or email us at privacy@betaranch.com.

Children's Privacy

YardHawk is a B2B platform not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

YardHawk primarily serves customers in the United States and Canada. Data may be processed and stored in these regions. By using our services, you consent to data transfer to these jurisdictions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date, posting a notice in the application, or emailing organization administrators. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Beta Ranch, LLC

YardHawk Privacy Team

Email: privacy@betaranch.com

Support: support@betaranch.com

Website: https://betaranch.com

Additional State-Specific Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, email privacy@betaranch.com

Other U.S. States

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with privacy laws may have similar rights. Contact us to exercise your rights.