Privacy Policy for BirdiesDoghouse.com
Your privacy is important to us! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit BirdiesDoghouse.com
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal information you provide voluntarily
- Email addresses (e.g., newsletter signups).
- Names or other info when you leave comments.
- Non-personal information
- IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction with our website.
- Cookies and analytics data.
- Comments
- When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- Your email may be hashed and provided to Gravatar to display your profile picture.
- Media
- If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data.
- Embedded Content from Other Websites
- Posts may include videos, images, or other content from third-party websites.
- These external sites may collect data about your interaction with the content, including tracking if you have an account there.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Improve website content and functionality.
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotions (if you’ve subscribed).
- Respond to comments or questions.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to improve your experience and track website performance:
- Comment cookies save your name, email, and website for convenience (expires after 1 year).
- Login cookies store login info and display preferences (expires 2 days–2 weeks depending on settings).
- Editing cookies store post IDs when editing articles (expires 1 day).
- You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
We may also use third-party services (Google Analytics, advertising networks, affiliate tracking) that set their own cookies.
Third-Party Services & Affiliate Links
- Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you.
- We may use analytics, advertising, and other third-party services. These services may collect and use your information according to their own privacy policies.
Advertising & Google Services
- This website may display advertisements from third-party networks, including Google.
- These services may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits and interactions.
- Google’s use of data is governed by its Privacy Policy.
Who We Share Your Data With
- Your IP address may be included in emails for password resets.
- Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services.
- Administrators of this site may see and edit your data for moderation or security purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, export, or erase your personal data.
- Update or correct your personal information.
- Opt-out of email subscriptions at any time.
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for follow-up approvals.
- User profiles (if any) are retained as long as the account exists, unless deleted by the user.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: Hello@BirdiesDoghouse.com