Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Dashing Dachshund Puppies collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit our website, contact us, apply for a puppy, place a deposit, or use any of our services. Use of our website indicates acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Information may be collected when you fill out forms, request information, reserve a puppy, or communicate with us, including:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number
- City, state, and other location details you provide
- Information you share in messages (household details, preferences, experience with pets)
- Payment-related details necessary to process deposits or balances (processed through third-party providers when applicable)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Approximate location (based on IP address)
- Cookies or similar technologies (described below)
2) How We Use Your Information
Information may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Review applications and determine puppy placement suitability
- Communicate about availability, pricing, policies, pickup, and delivery options
- Process deposits and payments
- Send updates you request (photos, status updates, scheduling details)
- Improve website functionality, content, and user experience
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- Maintain business records for accounting and operational purposes
3) Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies
Cookies help websites function properly and may be used for:
- Saving preferences and improving site performance
- Understanding page traffic and visitor behavior
- Supporting security and fraud prevention
Your Choices
Browser settings can be adjusted to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may cause certain site features to work improperly.
4) Sharing of Information
When Information May Be Shared
Personal information may be shared only as needed, including:
- With service providers that help us operate the website or communicate with customers (hosting, analytics, email, messaging services)
- With payment processors to complete transactions
- With transportation providers if delivery is arranged and your contact information is needed for coordination
- When required by law, court order, or legal process
- When necessary to protect our rights, safety, customers, or the public
What Is Not Sold
Personal information is not sold to third parties.
5) Payment Processing
Payments may be handled through third-party processors. Dashing Dachshund Puppies does not store full credit card details when third-party processing is used. Privacy practices for payment providers are governed by their own policies.
6) Data Retention
Personal information is kept only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Customer service and communication history
- Reservation and purchase records
- Accounting and tax obligations
- Dispute resolution and policy enforcement
When information is no longer needed, it is deleted or securely disposed of when reasonably possible.
7) Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect personal information. No online system can be guaranteed 100% secure, and submission of information is done at your own discretion.
8) Children’s Privacy
This website and our services are not intended for children under 13. Information is not knowingly collected from children under 13. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information, contact us so it can be removed.
9) Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, rights may include:
- Requesting access to the personal information we hold
- Requesting corrections to inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of certain information
- Opting out of certain communications
Requests can be made through our Contact Page. Identity verification may be required before completing certain requests.
10) Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites (social media platforms, payment providers, or transport services). Those websites have their own privacy policies, and Dashing Dachshund Puppies is not responsible for third-party practices.
11) Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12) Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be submitted through the Contact Page.