Effective Date: [June 9, 2025]
Welcome to Confused Dogs. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you visit or interact with our site:
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Email Address – collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or promotional emails.
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Usage Data – including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
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Affiliate Click Data – when you click on Amazon affiliate links, anonymous tracking may be used to measure clicks and purchases.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Send newsletters and updates to subscribers.
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Improve site performance, content, and user experience.
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Monitor affiliate performance (Amazon Associates Program).
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Serve personalized ads through Google AdSense and similar networks.
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Comply with legal requirements.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:
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Email marketing provider (MailerLite) – to deliver our emails.
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Ad networks (like Google AdSense) – to display relevant ads.
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Affiliate partners – only for tracking and performance analytics.
4. Your Choices and Controls
You can:
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Unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails.
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Disable cookies in your browser settings to limit data tracking.
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Contact us to request removal or review of your personal information.
5. Children's Privacy
Our website and content are intended for adult audiences, specifically dog pet owners. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their respective privacy policies when you visit them.
7. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of internet data transmission. Always use secure networks and devices when interacting with our website.
8. California Residents (CCPA)
If you reside in California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
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The right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
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The right to request deletion of your personal information.
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The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: we do not sell your data).
To exercise your rights, please contact us via our email form.
9. Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell any personal information. However, third-party services like ad networks may use cookies to personalize content. You can opt-out by adjusting your browser settings or visiting YourAdChoices.
10. Terms and Conditions of Use
By using this site, you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at:
📧 [contact@mentalhealth4u.com]