Puppy Connection Privacy Policy

At Puppy Connection, your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains what types of information we collect from visitors and puppy seekers, and how we use, store, and protect it.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Consent

By visiting and using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two primary types of information:

A. Information You Provide to Us Directly
When you contact us, apply for a puppy, or fill out a form, you may provide us with:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Puppy preferences
Information about your household or lifestyle relevant to puppy placement
Any other personal details you include in your communications

B. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:

Your IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Referring URLs
Pages visited on our site
Time and date of access
General geographic location

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Match families with the right puppies
Respond to inquiries or application submissions
Send updates on available puppies (if you’ve opted in)
Improve and personalize your experience on our website
Understand how visitors use our site so we can make improvements
Communicate with you about upcoming litters, puppy care tips, or changes to our services
Prevent fraud and meet legal requirements

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Log Files

Like many websites, Puppy Connection uses log files. These logs record visits and include non-identifiable data such as IP addresses, browser types, time stamps, and pages visited. This helps us analyze trends and improve site performance.

5. Third-Party Links & Cookies

While our website does not host third-party ads, we may link to third-party services (such as breeders we work with, product recommendations, or pet care resources). These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

Third-party websites may also use cookies, JavaScript, or similar technologies. We do not have access to or control over these technologies.

6. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal data we’ve collected
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of any sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one month.

7. GDPR Data Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request corrections
Request deletion (the “right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to data processing
Request data transfer (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one month.

8. Children’s Privacy

Puppy Connection is intended for adults over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in the law, our services, or technology. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, you may contact us at:

Puppy Connection
Email: info@puppy-connection.com
Phone: 574-221-0326