Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Catahoula Energy ("Catahoula," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at catahoulaenergy.com (the "Site"), respond to our direct mail communications, or otherwise interact with us. This policy applies only to information collected through our Site and business operations, and not to any linked third-party websites.

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide directly and information collected automatically through technology.

1.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us, submit a form on our Site, respond to a mailer, or engage in a transaction, you may provide personally identifiable information, such as:

• Name
• Postal address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Property ownership details (e.g., mineral rights, royalty interests)
• Monthly royalty statements or production records
• Tax identification information (when required for transactions)

Providing this information is voluntary, but choosing not to may limit our ability to evaluate your property or complete a transaction.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information, including:

• IP Address: Identifies your internet access point. We may use IP addresses to analyze browsing patterns and, in some cases, associate them with personally identifiable information.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience, such as remembering preferences. You can modify cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. See Section 5 for more details.
• Web Beacons: Small embedded elements in pages or emails that help us track usage patterns, such as page visits or email open rates.
• Device and Browser Information: Such as browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and referring URLs.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Business Operations

• Evaluate mineral rights and royalty interests you may wish to sell
• Prepare and present offers for your property
• Conduct due diligence and title research
• Process and close transactions
• Communicate with you about your property or our services
• Send administrative communications, including updates to this Privacy Policy

2.2 Direct Mail Communications

We may send you physical mail regarding our interest in acquiring mineral rights or royalty interests. The information used to identify potential mineral owners is derived from publicly available county records, tax rolls, and similar sources. If you wish to stop receiving mail from us, please contact us at the address or email listed below and we will remove you from our mailing list.

2.3 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as title companies, attorneys, mailing services, and technology providers. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

2.4 Aggregated or De-Identified Data

We may aggregate or de-identify your information so that it is no longer personally identifiable. We may use or share such data without restriction for analytics, research, or business purposes.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personally identifiable information when we believe in good faith that it is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court orders or subpoenas)
• Enforce our terms of service or other agreements
• Protect the rights, safety, security, or property of Catahoula, our clients, or others
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will require the purchaser to honor the commitments made in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Transaction records and related documents are retained in accordance with applicable tax and legal requirements, which may require retention for seven (7) years or more.

If you request removal of your personal information and we have no legal obligation to retain it, we will delete or anonymize it within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality, such as page navigation and form submission.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance (e.g., Google Ads).

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as the Texas Railroad Commission, county appraisal districts, or industry resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure data storage, and access controls limiting who can view your information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving direct mail or email communications at any time by contacting us.
• Cookie Preferences: You may adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Texas Data Privacy

As a Texas-based company, we comply with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and other applicable state laws. Texas residents have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion of their data, and opt out of the sale of personal data. Catahoula Energy does not sell personal data to third parties.

To submit a data privacy request, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Texas Privacy Request."

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Catahoula Energy