Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

Good Hound Dog Training & Structured Boarding ("I," "we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using or accessing the website, you accept and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information on the website unless you voluntarily provide such information via:

• Contact Form: Name and email address provided voluntarily.

• Intake Form: Name, email address, phone number, any other details shared in long-form responses.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at goodhounddog[at]gmail.com, and we will promptly remove that information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries made through our contact form.

• To contact you regarding training or boarding services, including scheduling consultations and updates about your dog’s care or program.

• To comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.

We do not share your data with third parties, except as necessary for business operations (see Section 3). We do not use your data for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party services to facilitate our operations:

• Google Forms: Handles intake form submissions and stores the information securely on Google Drive.

For information on how these providers handle your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies: Google Privacy Policy.

The website may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. If you choose to click on one of these links, you will be directed to the website operated by a third party. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites.  We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

4. Data Security

The security of your personal data is important to us; however no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as in necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data that we have collected about you at any time by emailing us at goodhounddog[at]gmail.com. 

Please note, however, that we may retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, enforce our legal agreements and policies or other lawful basis to do so.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

• Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at goodhounddog[at]gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

“Cookies” are small text files placed on your hard drive that assist us in providing a more customized website experience. Your browser or device holds these cookies and makes them available every time you visit a site again so that it can recognize you and remember important information about you. Session Cookies are temporary cookies that remain in your browser or device until you leave the site. They are then deleted from your device once you leave the website. Persistent Cookies remain in your browser or device for much longer—they remain there until you delete them or they reach their expiration date, depending on the cookie. These may, for example, be used to remember your preferences when you use the website, recognize you on your return, and enhance your experience on the website. Use of a persistent cookie may be linked to personal information while interacting with the website, such as when you choose to recognize you as a previous user of the website so you do not have to enter your personal information ever time and to offer personalized content. Then, a persistent cookie will be stored on your computer, which is linked to your account information. If you reject the persistent cookie, you may still use the website but you will be limited in some areas of it.For more information on cookies please visit: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/

Our website is hosted on Google Sites, which may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies are subject to Google’s policies, and you may disable them through your browser settings. For more information, visit Google’s Cookie Policy. At this time we do not use additional analytics or tracking tools.

8. Compliance with Laws

We comply with relevant privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as applicable. If you are a resident of California or the European Union and have specific data rights, please contact us for assistance.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be revised accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us  via email, at goodhounddog[at]gmail.com