We are dedicated to upholding the privacy rights of visitors and users of this website. This Privacy Policy (referred to as the “Policy”) has been crafted to outline the information we collect from you, how we safeguard that information, and the circumstances under which we may share your information with others. This Policy solely pertains to this website and does not extend to other platforms accessible through it, such as social media and third-party websites.
- Notice Regarding Children
Following the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act [15 U.S. Code § 6502] and COPPA Rule [16 CFR Part 312], any website “directed at children under 13” must adhere to specific compliance measures. This website is directed towards adults, not children.
- Collection of Personal Information
A. Information Collection: We may request certain information from you that personally identifies you (“Personal Information”). Personal Information encompasses categories such as: (1) Contact Data (including your name and email address). Any information provided in communication with us, whether via email or other means, may be collected as Personal Information.
B. Modification or Removal Process: You have the option to opt-out of our email list by utilizing the provided link in any email message. Additionally, you can contact us to request the removal of any content you’ve submitted to the website, a request subject to our sole discretion for approval or denial.
C. Updates to Privacy Policy: If we make modifications or updates to this Policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on the website and by sending you an electronic message if we possess your email address. You retain the right to reject the update by discontinuing your use of the website.
D. Do Not Track Signals: Some jurisdictions mandate disclosure regarding whether we acknowledge “do not track” signals issued by browsers or privacy software. At present, we do not respond to such signals.
E. Google Tracking: We utilize specific Google programs to analyze website traffic and enhance our marketing endeavors. These programs may encompass Google Analytics Remarketing, Google Display Network Impression Reporting, Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting, and Integrated services reliant on Google Analytics to gather data via advertising cookies and identifiers. You can opt out of this tracking by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/ and http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
F. Third-Party Tracking: We permit third-party companies to collect certain anonymous information when you visit this website. These companies, including Google, may utilize non-personally identifiable information (e.g., ads clicked, browser type, etc.) to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of interest to you. To learn more about this behavioral advertising practice, visit the NAI at http://www.networkadvertising.org. To opt-out, visit http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ which will automatically detect and opt-out of the majority of tracking programs.
G. Google Adsense: We allow third-party vendors, including Google Adsense, to use cookies to deliver ads based on your prior visits to this website or other sites. This enables these companies and their partners to serve ads to you based on your online browsing. You can opt out of this program by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads or by visiting http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
H. Amazon Affiliate: This website participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
I. Other Affiliate Programs: In addition to Amazon.com, this website participates in other third-party website programs. If you click a link to another site, be sure to review the privacy policy of that site to understand how your information is collected, stored, and utilized.
- Cookies and Traffic Data Collection
We automatically track and collect the following categories of information when you visit this website, including: (1) IP addresses; (2) domain servers; (3) types of computers accessing the website; and (4) types of web browsers used to access the website (collectively referred to as “Traffic Data”). Traffic Data is anonymous information beneficial for marketing purposes and enhancing user experience on this website.
- Use of Collected Information
A. Our Use Of Information: We employ your Personal Information for interaction and marketing purposes, as well as to adhere to various laws outlined herein. Please review this Section 4 attentively.
B. Sharing Personal Information: We may share certain categories of information collected from you as described in this Policy. Contact Data may be shared with our business partners who assist us in core services (such as hosting, billing, email distribution, or data storage and security) related to operating this website. If you wish to prevent the sharing of your Personal Information with any third parties, please contact us, bearing in mind that such a request may restrict access to certain areas of the website.
C. Use of Contact Data: Contact Data is utilized to provide administrative communications and send commercial emails featuring products and services that may interest you. These email communications may contain messages, advertisements, and affiliate links promoting third parties and their products.
D. Sale of Information: Should we opt to sell all or part of our core business or this website in the future, your Personal Information will be included as an asset in the business transfer to the new owner.
- Marketing
A. Third Party Advertising Cookies: We may engage certain third-party vendors, including Google, who utilize cookies to deliver ads to you on our website based on your prior visits to this website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads or by visiting http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ for other third-party options.
B. Remarketing and Retargeting: We may utilize Facebook or other third-party remarketing or retargeting platforms for marketing our business. These platforms employ cookies to track you across the Internet, including sites visited before and after interacting with us. After leaving this website, Facebook, and other third-party platforms we may utilize, will display advertisements from us as appropriate. You may opt out of the remarketing and retargeting platforms we currently use or may use in the future by visiting the provided links:
• Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/ads/website_custom_audiences/]
• Google – [http://www.google.com/settings/ads]
- Information Security
A. Confidentiality and Security of Personal Information: Unless stated otherwise in this Policy, we maintain the confidentiality of your Personal Information and do not share it with third parties unless disclosure is necessary to: (a) comply with a court order or other legal process; (b) protect our rights or property; or (c) enforce the legal documents applicable to the website.
B. Security: This website employs reasonable security measures, including Secure Sockets Layer technology. However, we do not guarantee our ability to prevent any loss or misuse of your Personal Information as preventing hacking is exceedingly challenging.
- Areas Beyond The Control
A. Public Information: Periodically, we may enable interaction with others in the comments section and on our social media pages. Please be aware that any information disclosed in these areas becomes public information. Exercise caution when deciding to disclose your Personal Information.
B. Third Party Websites: This website contains links to other websites. We have no control over the terms and privacy policies of these sites. Before proceeding, ensure you review the policies of those sites.
- Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this Policy or our practices related to this website, please contact us at woof@pawsomebarks.com.