Privacy Policy for Always Faithful Dog Training Newsletter

Effective Date: August 2024

At Always Faithful Dog Training, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you subscribe to our Always Faithful Scoop newsletter. By subscribing, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you subscribe to the Always Faithful Scoop newsletter:

• Email Address: Required to send you our newsletter and related updates.

• First Name: Optional, but may help personalize your experience.

• IP Address: Collected automatically to help us analyze traffic and improve our service.

We may also collect anonymous data, such as how often you open our emails or which links you click, to improve our content and engagement. In addition, the hosting service that we use through Substack may also collect your information. Please refer to their Privacy Policy for more details on the information that they collect when using their platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To send you the Always Faithful Scoop newsletter, updates, and promotions related to our services.

• To improve our services and content based on your engagement with our emails.

• To comply with legal obligations (if necessary).

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry-standard practices and technologies to safeguard your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your email address with trusted third-party services (such as email marketing platforms) that help us manage and deliver our newsletter. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and use it only for the purpose of providing services on our behalf.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests by public authorities, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may update it by contacting us.

• Deletion: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email. If you wish to have your personal information deleted from our records, please contact us.

• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by following the instructions in the email (e.g., by clicking "unsubscribe").

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to enhance your experience with our newsletter and website. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, personalize your content, and improve the delivery of our emails. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit some features of our service.

7. Third-Party Links

Our newsletter may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites are not operated by us, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website. The updated Privacy Policy will be effective as of the date of posting.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Always Faithful Dog Training
Email: bayoupack@alwaysfaithfuldogs.com
Phone: (504) 285-9905