Last updated: April 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.
We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined below. These definitions shall apply regardless of singular or plural usage.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Dog Cookery.
- Cookies are small files placed on Your device by a website, containing details of Your browsing activity.
- Country refers to: Alabama, United States
- Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Service Provider means any person or entity who processes data on behalf of the Company.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically from use of the Service.
- Website refers to Dog Cookery, accessible from https://dogcookery.com
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or entity on behalf of which such individual is using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
We may ask You to provide personally identifiable information including but not limited to:
- Email address
- Name
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Automatically collected data may include:
- IP address, browser type/version
- Pages visited, visit time/date, and time spent on pages
- Device identifiers and diagnostic data
- Mobile device data including device type, OS, and browser info
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. beacons, tags, and scripts) to enhance and analyze our Service.
Types of Cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies (Session): Enable core functions like login and fraud prevention.
- Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent): Record cookie consent status.
- Functionality Cookies (Persistent): Remember user preferences like login and language.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact functionality.
Use of Your Personal Data
We use Personal Data to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Manage Your Account
- Fulfill contracts and purchases
- Communicate with You (email, SMS, notifications)
- Send news, special offers, and marketing materials (unless you opt-out)
- Manage support and requests
- Conduct business transfers
- Improve Service performance and marketing strategies
Monetization and Affiliate Programs
Dog Cookery is monetized through:
- Mediavine’s Journey (ad management service)
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
These services may use cookies, pixels, and tracking tools to serve ads, measure effectiveness, and track referrals. By using the website, You agree to their use.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We may share Your Personal Data:
- With Service Providers for analytics and support
- During business transfers (e.g., mergers, asset sales)
- With Affiliates under the same privacy terms
- With Business Partners for joint promotions
- With other users (e.g., in forums or public areas)
- With Your consent
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described. Usage Data may be stored longer for analytics or legal reasons.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your data may be transferred to servers outside of your country. By submitting your information, you agree to such transfers. We ensure adequate safeguards for protection.
Delete Your Personal Data
You may:
- Delete your data via account settings
- Contact us directly for assistance
We may retain some data where legally required.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
Your data may be transferred if the Company is involved in a merger, sale, or acquisition.
Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements
We may disclose data when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect Company rights or property
- Prevent fraud or investigate wrongdoing
- Protect users or the public
- Defend against legal claims
Security of Your Personal Data
We take reasonable steps to secure your data, but no method of transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not target children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13 without consent, we will delete it.
Links to Other Websites
We may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies separately.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We may notify You by email or notice on the Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
📧 By email: [email protected]
