Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2025

At Gentle Dog Care, your privacy is very important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://gentledogcare.com.

By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

a) Information You Provide to Us

When you:

  • Contact us via forms or email
  • Leave a comment on a post
  • Sign up for our newsletter (if applicable)

You may provide personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs

This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or messages
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
  • Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

  • When required by law
  • To trusted service providers who assist us (e.g., email delivery, analytics)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze website traffic.

You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of our site.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis and reporting)
  • Affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates, Chewy, or others)
  • Email marketing tools (for newsletter delivery)

These services may collect non-personally identifiable information for tracking purposes.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

GentleDogCare.com participates in affiliate marketing programs.
This means we may earn a small commission when you click product links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.

We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and think will benefit your dog.

6. Data Protection & Security

We implement standard security measures, such as SSL encryption, to protect your data.

While we strive to protect your information, please understand that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (such as under GDPR, CCPA, or other regulations), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent to our data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://gentledogcare.com

Thank you for trusting Gentle Dog Care with your privacy. 🐾