At SmallDogNailClippers.online ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out contact forms
- Post comments or reviews
- Participate in surveys or contests
- Contact us via email
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address (if provided)
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookies Policy for details
1.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics
- Advertising Partners: Amazon Associates, ad networks
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media content
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Website Operation | To provide, maintain, and improve our website functionality |
| Communication | To respond to your inquiries and send you newsletters (with consent) |
| Analytics | To understand how users interact with our website and improve user experience |
| Marketing | To send promotional content and product recommendations (with consent) |
| Affiliate Program | To track referrals and commissions from Amazon Associates |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights |
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Web Hosting: Companies that host our website
- Email Services: Email marketing platforms for newsletters
- Analytics: Google Analytics for website performance analysis
- Payment Processors: If we offer paid services or products
3.2 Affiliate Partners
When you click on affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates links), your interactions may be tracked by our affiliate partners to attribute sales and calculate commissions. This is governed by the affiliate partner's privacy policy.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
3.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5.2 Amazon Associates
We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on Amazon affiliate links and make purchases, Amazon may collect information about your purchase for commission tracking purposes.
Privacy Policy: Amazon Privacy Notice
5.3 Social Media Plugins
Our Website may include social media features (e.g., Facebook Like button, Twitter Share button). These features may collect your IP address and set cookies. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention Periods:
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Contact Form Inquiries: Up to 2 years
- Comments/Reviews: Indefinitely (unless deleted)
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 General Rights
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
8.2 Email Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
- Contacting us directly at privacy@smalldognailclippers.online
Note: Even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you service-related communications.
8.3 Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. See our Cookies Policy for more information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to equal service and price
- Right to deletion of personal information
Note: We do not sell personal information.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access, update, or delete your personal information
- Right to rectification of inaccurate information
- Right to object to processing
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
13. Do Not Track Signals
We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals from web browsers. There is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you've subscribed)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@smalldognailclippers.online
Website: SmallDogNailClippers.online
Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days
By using our Website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.