Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Best For Chronic Dogs ("bestforchronicdogs.com", "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
• Contact us via email or other communication methods

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide in your inquiry

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Clickstream data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see Section 5 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website content
• To understand and analyze how you use our website
• To develop new features, products, and services
• To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries
• To process transactions and manage affiliate relationships
• To monitor and analyze usage and trends through analytics
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Third-Party Services and Disclosure

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

4.2 Amazon Associates Program

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on Amazon affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Amazon may use cookies to track your interactions with affiliate links and attribute purchases to our site.

4.3 Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our website and other websites, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.

This information helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.4 Other Third-Party Services

We may share your information with other third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and customer support platforms. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard encryption technologies, secure servers, and follow best practices to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

8.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about data collection and use
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@bestforchronicdogs.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email (if we have your email address on file).

Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.