Privacy Policy
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Introduction
Welcome to Home Trained Best Bernedoodles ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hometrainebernedoodles.com or engage with our services.
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website or services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Inquire about or purchase a puppy
- Register for an account on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter or blog
- Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms
- Participate in surveys or promotions
Types of Information Collected
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through our payment processor)
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, household information relevant to puppy adoption
- Preferences: Puppy preferences, lifestyle information for matching purposes
- Communications: Records of your correspondence with us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy below)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our services, including puppy adoption processes
- To process transactions and send related information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services
- To improve our website and services based on your feedback
- To administer surveys, promotions, or other site features
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive information
- Regular malware scanning
- Restricted access to personal information to employees who need it to perform their job duties
- Regular review of our information collection, storage, and processing practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site's systems to recognize your browser and capture certain information.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access, update, or delete your information
- The right to opt-out of marketing communications
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@hometrainebernedoodles.com