Privacy Policy — My Dog, My Life

Plain-language version: I collect as little as possible, I never sell your data, and you can leave anytime. The full version is below.

This Privacy Policy explains how My Dog, My Life ("we," "us," or "the site") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit mydogmylife.com or subscribe to our newsletter. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.

What we collect

Contact information. When you subscribe to the newsletter or contact us, you provide your email address (and optionally your name). Email is required to deliver the newsletter; your name is optional.
Information about your dog (optional). When you subscribe, we may also ask for your dog's name, breed or mix, and age or life stage. These fields are entirely optional — you can subscribe without them. We use them only to personalise the newsletter and make recommendations relevant to you and your dog.
Message content. If you send us a message via the contact form or reply to an email, you provide whatever content you include in that message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This is used to understand how the site is used and to improve it.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and our service providers may use cookies and similar tools for analytics, to remember your preferences, and where applicable, to track affiliate referrals.

How we use your information

To send you the newsletter you signed up for.
To personalise the newsletter — for example, addressing your dog by name, or tailoring tips and product suggestions to your dog's breed and life stage.
To respond to your messages and enquiries.
To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content.
To comply with legal obligations.
Where required, to obtain your consent for specific uses.

Email and newsletter providers

The newsletter is delivered through a third-party email service provider. When you subscribe, your email address is passed to that provider solely for the purpose of sending you emails and managing your subscription. We do not sell or rent your email address to anyone, ever.

Affiliate links and advertising

This site participates in affiliate marketing programs, which may include networks such as impact.com and Awin, as well as other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

These programs use cookies and tracking technologies to attribute referrals. The specific tracking depends on the network and advertiser involved. Please review our Affiliate Disclosure for more detail, and the privacy policies of the relevant networks and merchants for how they handle your data.

Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as privacy-friendly analytics or standard web analytics) to understand traffic and site performance. These services may collect information sent by your browser, including cookies, and may set their own cookies.

Third-party links

Our site contains links to external websites that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Unsubscribe from our emails at any time, using the link in every email.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [[email protected]].

Children's privacy

This site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Data retention

We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes may also be noted in the newsletter.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at [[email protected]] or through our contact page.

This is a general privacy policy template. Before launch, review it with a qualified professional to ensure it meets the specific legal requirements of your jurisdiction (including GDPR, CalOPPA/CCPA, and others) and the exact third-party services you use.