Lykes Bros. Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

Lykes Bros. Inc. and its divisions and affiliates (“Lykes Bros.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including our cattle ranching, citrus, timber, wildlife management, conservation and mitigation, gopher tortoise recipient site services, and Silver Lake Preserve operations, respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.lykes.com (the “Website”) or otherwise interact with us.

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Contact information, such as your name, company or organization, mailing address, email address, and phone number, when you submit an inquiry or contact form.
  •  Employment and recruiting information, such as your resume, cover letter, and application details, when you apply for a position with Lykes Bros. or any of its divisions.
  • Business and partnership inquiries, such as information you provide regarding land, agricultural, conservation, mitigation credit, or vendor relationships.
  • Communications you send to us, including inquiries submitted through contact forms, email, or phone.
  • Technical information collected automatically when you visit our Website, such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  •  Newsletter and marketing preferences, such as your subscription status for company updates or publications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our business lines, including cattle, citrus, timber, wildlife management, conservation and mitigation, and Silver Lake Preserve.
  • Evaluate employment applications and manage our recruiting process.
  • Facilitate business, vendor, and partnership relationships.
  • Send company news, publications, and communications, where you have opted in.
  • Improve our Website and the information we provide to visitors.
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and safety obligations applicable to our business operations.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We may work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our Website and support our business functions, such as website hosting and content management, email and communications platforms, and applicant tracking or recruiting tools. These providers process personal information on our behalf and are expected to safeguard your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain Website features.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our Website or supporting our business operations, as described above.
  • Lykes Bros. divisions and affiliates, including Silver Lake Preserve, as needed to respond to your inquiry or fulfill a business purpose.
  •  Government agencies or regulatory bodies, where required by law, including in connection with wildlife management, conservation, or agricultural regulatory compliance.
  • Professional advisors, such as legal or financial consultants, where necessary.
    We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining business records, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and business record-keeping requirements.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us using the information in Section 11 below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:  Lykes Bros. Inc. 400 N. Ashley Drive Suite 2500 Tampa, FL 33602 | 813.470.5000

This Privacy Policy applies to www.lykes.com and covers Lykes Bros. Inc. and its divisions, including Silver Lake Preserve.