Effective Date: January 22, 2025
At Farmer Dog, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our content. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information and data in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via email, or leave comments, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name and email address.
- Non-Personal Information: We collect non-identifiable information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site). This helps us improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal information you provide is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries, feedback, and comments.
- To send newsletters, blog updates, or other relevant content you have opted into receiving.
- To improve our website and its content based on user activity and engagement.
- To process any transactions if applicable (e.g., through affiliate links or products, if available in the future).
- To send promotional materials or offers, if you have opted into receiving such communications.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track website activity and personalize content. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and improve your browsing experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., enabling you to navigate the site).
- Analytics Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and performance. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to enhance the user experience.
If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to disable them. However, this may affect your ability to access certain features of the website.
4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in website operation (e.g., email service providers) or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purpose for which it was shared.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to a legal process (e.g., a subpoena or court order), we may disclose your personal information.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we use industry-standard security measures, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we have collected about you and request corrections if necessary.
- Opting Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter or promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
- Data Deletion: If you wish to have your personal data deleted, please contact us, and we will take reasonable steps to remove it from our records, unless retention is required for legal purposes.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by Farmer Dog. This Privacy Policy only applies to our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for visiting Farmer Dog!