At DogFoodDB ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dogfooddb.app.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Sign up for our email notification list
- Contact us with questions or feedback
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Email address
- Name (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website
- Send you notifications about the launch of DogFoodDB and updates to our services
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Analyze usage patterns and trends to improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send you promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Email delivery services
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information.
Affiliate Partners
DogFoodDB participates in affiliate programs (such as Chewy). When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a commission. However, we do not share your personal information with these partners.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to retailers like Chewy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
Access and Correction
You have the right to access and update your personal information.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send or by contacting us directly.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information (we do not sell personal information).
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
DogFoodDB
Email: privacy@dogfooddb.app
11. Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.