V 2.0 – February 15, 2024
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website BUDDYROO.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
NON-VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL OR ANIMAL SPECIALIST DISCLAIMER
The information provided on BUDDYROO.com is for educational and informational purposes only. We are not veterinary professionals or animal specialists. The content we provide is based on our personal experiences, research, and general knowledge about dogs. Any information you find on our blog should not replace professional advice from a qualified veterinarian or animal specialist. Always consult with a professional before making decisions related to your dog's health, behavior, or well-being.
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
BUDDYROO.com may include affiliate links in some of its blog posts. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we believe are relevant and valuable to our readers. Our affiliate relationships do not influence the content, topics, or posts on our blog.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on our posts, or contact us through our contact form.
AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, referring website, pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.
Log Information: We collect information about your use of the Services, including the type and version of browser, machine and device you use, access times, usage times, launches, pages viewed, debug, your IP address, the page you visited before navigating to our Services and other statistics.
Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We use various technologies to collect information, and this may include sending cookies to your computer or mobile device. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us to improve our Services and your experience, see which areas and features of our Services are popular and count visits. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.
Social Sharing Features: Our Services may offer social sharing features, which let you share BUDDYROO ROOtips from our Blog repository with other media, and vice versa. The use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the company that provides the social sharing feature. We may (in accordance with this Privacy Statement) collect, store, and use Personal Information from other media if you use social sharing features. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection, storage, and processing by other media in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy statements of the companies that provide these features.
Third Parties: We may also obtain Personal Information about you from third parties, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other publicly accessible sources.
Support and Service: When you contact us for support or other customer service requests, we can maintain records related to such requests, including any information provided by you related to such support or service requests.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information collected to:
1. Provide and maintain our Website.
2. Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials.
3. Respond to your comments and inquiries.
4. Analyze and improve our Website's content and user experience.
5. Monitor and prevent potential fraud and unauthorized access.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATIONS
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as they agree to keep this information confidential.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
YOUR CHOICES
You can opt-out of receiving our newsletter or promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in the email. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use some features of our Website.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. By using BUDDYROO.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this policy or our practices, please contact us at [your contact email].
CONTACT US
By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at support@buddyroo.com.