Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/23/25

At DogBreeds, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. Please read it carefully to understand how your information is handled.

1. Introduction

When you use our website, you trust us with your information. We take this responsibility seriously and aim to be transparent about how your data is collected, stored, and shared. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and subscribers of DogBreeds.

Our site focuses on providing educational content about dog breeds, puppies, training tips, and related guides. While our primary purpose is to inform, we may collect certain information to improve user experience, display advertisements, and ensure the smooth functioning of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information from you:

a) Personal Information

  • Name (if you provide it when contacting us)
  • Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
  • Phone number (only if you choose to share it with us)

b) Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • IP address
  • Location (general, not precise)
  • Pages you visit on DogBreeds
  • Time spent on our site

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and other tracking tools to:

  • Store user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense
  • Improve website functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to allow tracking.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  1. To improve the content and usability of our website.
  2. To communicate with you (e.g., respond to emails).
  3. To personalize advertisements displayed through Google AdSense.
  4. To analyze website traffic and user behavior.
  5. To comply with legal obligations.

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

DogBreeds displays ads using Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners. These companies may use cookies, pixels, or web beacons to collect non-personal information about your browsing behavior in order to serve targeted ads.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to DogBreeds and other sites on the internet.
  • You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

5. Affiliate Links

Some articles on DogBreeds may include affiliate links to third-party websites (such as pet supplies, dog DNA tests, or training products). If you purchase a product through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners may also collect tracking information through their links. Please review their privacy policies before making a purchase.

6. Data Protection and Security

We use industry-standard practices to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers and encryption technologies
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular monitoring of our website

However, no online platform is completely secure. By using our site, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee 100% protection against unauthorized access.

7. Children’s Privacy

DogBreeds does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove it.

8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

a) For European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA):

  • You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
  • You can request that we stop processing your data at any time.

b) For California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Request details about the personal data we collect.
  • Ask us to delete your personal data.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data).

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites, such as breeders, product stores, or informational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.

10. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: support.dogbreeds@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
🏠 Address: DogBreeds Media, 123 Pet Lovers Avenue, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90001, United States