Privacy Policy
Dogpatch Strategies (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with the website located at dogpatchstrategies.com (the “Site”). We prioritize transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance in all our data handling practices and are dedicated to protecting your rights under applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through dogpatchstrategies.com. We act as the Data Controller for such personal data, which means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information. This policy governs how we manage your data, whether collected directly from you, automatically through your use of the Site, or from third parties.
2. Categories of Data Processed
We collect various categories of personal data to deliver and enhance our services efficiently and legally:
a. Usage Data
Includes data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, interactions with the Site, and other diagnostic data to evaluate and improve performance.
b. Account Data
If you choose to sign up or provide your information through forms or communications, we may collect your name, address, email address, phone number, and other identifiers.
c. Profile Data
Comprises your preferences, browsing behavior, service interests, content viewed, and purchase or inquiry history where applicable.
d. Communication Data
Includes the content of messages, support or service inquiries, contact history, and any communication you send to [email protected] or through contact forms on the Site.
e. Technical Data
Encompasses details about the devices you use to access our Site—such as device type, hardware model, unique identifiers, network information, language settings, and time zone configurations.
f. Transaction Data
Where relevant, we may collect data related to payment processing (via secured third-party providers), order history, billing details, delivery addresses, or service fulfillment.
g. Preference Data
Covers your consent for receiving marketing materials, your stated interests, and engagement with promotional communications.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on several lawful bases to process personal data, as defined under the GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: When you voluntarily provide data or permit the use of cookies and similar technologies.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill or perform obligations under a contract with you.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve functionality, analyze web traffic, and communicate relevant content, provided such processing does not override your rights and freedoms.
– Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory, statutory, or administrative obligations.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
We honor and facilitate the exercise of your privacy rights. Subject to applicable legislation, you have the following rights:
– Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we process about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another provider.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making without human involvement.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
5. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and loss. These include:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Access controls with role-based authentication
– Regular security audits and threat assessments
– Ongoing employee training on data protection protocols
– Secure data storage and backup procedures
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where applicable, we utilize Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR and other international data protection standards.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as needed to achieve the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as otherwise required by applicable law. Retention periods vary depending on data type:
– Usage and Technical Data: 26 months for analytics purposes
– Account and Profile Data: Retained while account is active + 12 months after inactivity
– Communication Data: Retained up to 36 months
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and compliance reasons
– Marketing Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on dogpatchstrategies.com. These cookies may fall under the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic functionality and user session management.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and user preference storage.
– Analytics Cookies: Used to understand site usage, traffic sources, and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor performance and user interaction with the Site to identify and resolve technical issues.
9. Cookie Management
By visiting dogpatchstrategies.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner in compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time using cookie settings on your browser or through our Cookie Consent Management tool. Do Not Track (DNT) signals are respected where applicable.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. Parents or guardians with concerns may contact us at [email protected].
11. Updates to This Policy
We may revise or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or applicable regulations. Changes will be posted to this page, and significant updates may be communicated via the email address you have provided or through a notice on the Site.
12. Contact Information
For any inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dogpatchstrategies.com
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns in a timely and effective manner. Please feel free to reach out if you believe your rights have been violated, or if you require clarification on any aspect of our data processing activities.
Dogpatch Strategies is committed to full compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and all applicable data protection regulations. Your privacy is our priority.