Effective Date: January 14, 2025

At Kat Dog Store, accessible from https://katdog.store/, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Kat Dog Store and how we use it. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you. This includes personal information, browsing data, and transaction-related information.

A. Personal Information

When you visit our website or make a purchase, we may collect personally identifiable information. This includes:

  • Name: For order fulfillment and customer service communication.
  • Email Address: For sending order updates, newsletters, and offers.
  • Phone Number: For customer service inquiries and order issues.
  • Shipping Address: For fulfilling product orders and deliveries.

B. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Browser Information: Type of browser, version, and device details.
  • IP Address: Used to monitor and analyze site traffic, security, and user behavior.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience on our website (explained further below).

C. Purchase Information

As an Amazon Affiliate, we track purchase-related information through your interaction with our site. This data helps us determine commissions for referrals to Amazon. However, we do not store sensitive financial data such as credit card information. Payments are processed directly by Amazon.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To Process Transactions: We may use your personal details to process payments and ship products you purchase.
  • To Improve Customer Service: Your information helps us respond more effectively to your customer service requests and support needs.
  • To Personalize User Experience: We may use data to better understand your preferences and enhance your experience with us.
  • To Send Periodic Emails: If you’ve opted into our email subscriptions, we may use your email address to send updates, promotional content, and product recommendations.
  • Affiliate Tracking: Through Amazon Affiliate links, we track your purchases and may earn commissions based on purchases made through links on our website.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files that websites use to store and retrieve user information. Kat Dog Store uses cookies to:

  • Enhance the functionality of our website.
  • Monitor usage and performance of our website.
  • Remember user preferences for a more personalized experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the website may not work as intended.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to improve our website functionality. These may include:

  • Amazon Associates Program: As part of the Amazon Affiliate Program, we use tracking cookies to determine if you’ve clicked on our Amazon affiliate links. This helps us track sales and earn commissions.
  • Analytics Providers: We may use Google Analytics to track site usage and provide data on traffic, behavior, and trends.
  • Advertising Networks: We may use third-party advertising services to display targeted ads on our site.

These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies that govern the data they collect. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your data may be used by them.

5. Data Security

We prioritize the protection of your data. While no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include encryption, secure server protocols, and monitoring our systems for potential vulnerabilities. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have subscribed to our newsletter, we will retain your email until you unsubscribe. If you make a purchase, we may retain your information to handle any future customer service requests.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access to Information: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@katdog.store. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Kat Dog Store does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have the information removed.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are visiting Kat Dog Store from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new Privacy Policy on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.

Disclaimer
Kat Dog Store is a participant 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.