Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy:
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Cavapooinfo.com we collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website dedicated to Cavapoo dog breed information, care tips, and resources. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to enhance your experience and improve our content, falling into two categories:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact Details: When you sign up for our newsletter, submit a question via our contact form, or comment on articles, you may provide your name and email address.
- User Content: Any messages, comments, or queries you send us.
- Account Information: If you create an account (e.g., for forums or personalized content), we collect your username, email, and any profile details.
Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage Data: We use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to gather data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This helps us understand visitor behavior and improve our content.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support site functionality. Third-party services (e.g., advertising networks) may also set cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve Cavapooinfo.com.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions about Cavapoos.
- To send newsletters, updates, and breed-related content if you’ve opted in (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- To analyze site usage and trends, helping us create more relevant and useful content for dog owners and enthusiasts.
- To display targeted advertisements via services like Google AdSense, which may be based on your interests or browsing behavior.
- To prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We work with trusted third-party providers to support our website’s operations:
- Analytics: Google Analytics helps us track and analyze site traffic.
- Advertising: We may use Google AdSense and other ad networks to display ads. These partners have their own privacy policies and may use cookies for personalized advertising.
- Hosting and Tools: Our site is built on WordPress and uses plugins for features like contact forms, social sharing, and comment management. These services may collect data as part of their functionality.
- Email Marketing: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address may be managed by a third-party email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp or ConvertKit).
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share aggregated, non-identifiable data (e.g., site traffic trends) for business purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
4. Cookie Policy
This section details how Cavapooinfo.com uses cookies and how you can manage them.
A. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide insights to site owners. Cookies are harmless and cannot contain viruses.
B. Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., page navigation, form submissions). These cannot be disabled.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site (e.g., popular articles, bounce rates). This helps us improve content and user experience.
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used by ad partners (like Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history. They may track your activity across sites to personalize ad content.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, font size) to enhance future visits.
- Social Media Cookies: Enabled if you interact with embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Facebook shares) or use social sharing buttons.
C. Third-Party Cookies:
- Google Analytics: Tracks site usage. See Google’s Cookie Policy for details.
- Google AdSense: Serves targeted ads. Learn more at Google’s Privacy & Terms.
- Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content from other sites (e.g., videos, images). These third parties may collect data and use cookies as if you visited their site directly.
D. Managing Your Cookie Preferences:
You can control cookies through:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit, our banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note: Disabling cookies may limit site functionality.
- Advertising Opt-Outs:
- For Google Ads: Adjust settings via Google Ad Settings.
- Industry-wide opt-outs: Visit the NAI Opt-Out (US) or Your Online Choices (EU/UK).
E. Do Not Track Signals:
Our site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals. We monitor developments around DNT standards and may update our practices accordingly.
F. Policy Updates:
We may revise this Cookie Policy as needed. Changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date above.
5. Your Data Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws like the GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA/CPRA (California):
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request erasure of your data under certain conditions.
- Opt-Out: Object to data processing or opt out of data “sales” (as defined by CCPA/CPRA).
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data in specific circumstances.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, email us with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We’ll respond within 30 days, as required by law.
6. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, secure hosting) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form inquiries: Up to 12 months.
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months.
- Account information: While your account remains active.
Legal or regulatory requirements may necessitate longer retention periods.
7. International Data Transfers
Cavapooinfo.com is operated from the United States. If you’re visiting from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for dog owners and enthusiasts aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us immediately, and we’ll delete it.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our site includes links to third-party websites (e.g., veterinary resources, product recommendations). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Cavapooinfo.com after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us
