Privacy Policy for Dogs Equip

Effective Date: August 15, 2024

At Dogs Equip, accessible from dogsequip.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, as well as your rights concerning that information under the GDPR.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Dogs Equip
Email: contact@dogsequip.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal data, including:

  • Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any message content.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect data on how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and browsing behavior.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, manage user sessions, and track affiliate links. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
  • Affiliate Links: As a participant in the Amazon Affiliate Program, we may collect and store information when you click on affiliate links or make purchases through those links.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Operate Our Website: Ensure our website functions properly, including displaying content and affiliate links.
  • To Improve User Experience: Analyze user behavior and preferences to improve our content and services.
  • To Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about our services.
  • Affiliate Marketing: Track and report on affiliate link usage and sales, as required by the Amazon Affiliate Program.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: By subscribing to our newsletter or using our website, you consent to our use of your personal data.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process data to improve our services, understand user behavior, and participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program.
  • Contractual Necessity: If you enter into a contract with us (e.g., purchasing a service), we may process your data to fulfill that contract.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at contact@dogsequip.com.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Amazon Affiliate Program: We may share data with Amazon to track affiliate link performance and earnings.
  • Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to host our website, send emails, and analyze website traffic. These providers may have access to your personal data as necessary to perform their services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@dogsequip.com.

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, track affiliate links, and analyze site performance. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

For detailed information on the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website contains affiliate links to Amazon and other third-party sites. These sites may have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. 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 significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Dogs Equip
Email: contact@dogsequip.com