Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Hutch & Hen is operated by VajgrtLabs ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use Hutch & Hen at hutchandhen.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using Hutch & Hen, you agree to this policy.

The short version: we collect your email and the animal records you enter so the app works and syncs. We hash passwords and never store them in readable form. Payments are handled entirely by Stripe — we never see your card number. We do not sell your personal data. Ever.

1. Information We Collect

Category	What	Why
Account	Email address; password stored only as a salted PBKDF2 hash (never in plaintext or a reversible form)	To create and secure your account and log you in
Livestock records	Animals and groups you create, species and breed details, birth and breeding records, pedigrees, egg and production logs, weights, health notes, feed records, sales and expense entries, notes, and photo metadata you upload	To provide records, pedigrees, cost tracking, and sync — the core of the service
Devices	A random per-device identifier	To enforce the 3-device limit per subscription and keep your sessions secure
Support & feedback	Messages you send us, including via the in-app feedback form	To respond and improve the app
Usage analytics	An anonymous usage beacon: which screen or feature was used, when, and how long it was viewed. The beacon carries no email, no device identifier, and we do not store your IP address with it — the data is aggregated into anonymous daily counters only	To understand which parts of the app are used and improve them
Payment	Handled by Stripe (see below)	To process Pro subscriptions

2. Payments — Handled by Stripe

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. When you check out, you enter your payment details directly with Stripe. We never see, touch, or store your full card number. Stripe shares with us only what we need to run your subscription: your email, the plan purchased, payment status, and subscription identifiers. Stripe's handling of your payment data is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

To operate Hutch & Hen: maintain your animal records, breeding records and pedigrees, production logs, cost tracking, and sync.
To manage your account, trial, subscription status, and device limit.
To provide customer support and respond to your messages.
To improve the app — for example, understanding which species or features are most used (in aggregate).
To send service-related messages (trial ending, payment issues, important changes). We do not send marketing email unless you separately opt in.

We do not sell your personal data to anyone, and we do not share it with advertisers or data brokers.

4. Storage and Security

Your data is stored server-side in Cloudflare Workers KV (United States), which is why your records survive a lost phone and sync across devices.
Passwords are stored only as salted PBKDF2 hashes — we cannot read your password, and neither can anyone who obtained our database.
All traffic between the app and our servers is encrypted with HTTPS/TLS.
Access to production data is restricted to VajgrtLabs operators for support and maintenance.

No system is perfectly secure. While we use industry-standard safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security — use a unique password for your Hutch & Hen account.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

Hutch & Hen is a web app, so it stores a small amount of data in your browser:

Session token — keeps you logged in (expires after 30 days).
Device identifier — a random ID used for the 3-device limit.
App cache — the service worker caches app files so Hutch & Hen works offline.

We do not use third-party advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. Clearing your browser data will log you out; your server-side data is unaffected.

6. Third-Party Services

Stripe — payment processing (stripe.com/privacy).
Cloudflare — hosting, content delivery, and data storage (cloudflare.com/privacypolicy).

We do not embed third-party analytics, advertising, or social-media trackers in the app.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your account and livestock records for as long as your account exists, so your history is there when you return.
Delete everything: in the app, go to Settings → Account → Delete account — after you confirm with your account email and password, your account and all associated data are deleted right away, and any paid subscription is cancelled immediately. Prefer email? Write to [email protected] from your account email with the subject "Delete my data" and we will permanently delete your account and all associated data, typically within 30 days. Some records (e.g., payment receipts) may be retained in anonymized form, as required by tax or financial law.
You can also correct your data any time by editing it in the app.

8. Children's Privacy

Hutch & Hen is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal data, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data, or to object to certain processing. Email [email protected] and we will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable time.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above and, for material changes, notify you in the app or by email. Continued use after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: [email protected].