Effective date: 10/8/ 2026
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. (“Carthage Veterinary Service,” “CVS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including our technical division, Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions (“CISS”), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.hogvet.com, contact us, or sign up to receive communications from us, including text messages.
Information We Collect
Information you provide to us. When you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, request services, apply for a job, or contact us, register for our conference, we may collect your name, email address, phone number (including mobile number), business or farm name, mailing address, and any other information you choose to include in your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Provide, schedule, and support our veterinary, diagnostic, nutrition, supply, and technical services
- Send service-related messages, such as reminders, order updates, and test results notifications
- Send newsletters, industry updates, and event information, if you’ve opted in
- Review job applications
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
SMS/Text Messaging Privacy
We may collect mobile phone numbers and SMS/text messaging consent when individuals provide this information to us.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information will be used to communicate with individuals who have provided their information and consented to receive communications from us.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information below. Please see our SMS Terms below for more details.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information only:
- With service providers who help us operate our website and business, such as website hosting, email and newsletter delivery, form processing, and text messaging platforms. These providers may only use your information to perform services for us.
- When required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Carthage Veterinary Service, our clients, or others.
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, in which case your information would remain subject to this policy.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences and to collect information about website traffic through Google Analytics. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. To learn more about how Google uses data, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other emails, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
Your Choices
You may request to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or opt out of communications, by contacting us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites, such as industry partners or social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.
303 2nd Street
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2811
Email: info@hogvet.com