Privacy policy

📜 Privacy Policy – BUY FOR DOG

Effective Date: September 28, 2020

At BUY FOR DOG, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with international privacy laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU & UK

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – USA

  • Privacy Act 1988 – Australia

  • Privacy Act 2020 – New Zealand

  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada

  • UAE PDPL – United Arab Emirates (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data)

1. Information We Collect

When you make a purchase or interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Personal details: name, address, email, phone number.

  • Payment information: processed securely via Shopify and encrypted according to PCI-DSS standards.

  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information.

  • Marketing preferences: only if you opt-in to emails or SMS.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your orders.

  • To provide customer support.

  • To improve your shopping experience on our website.

  • To send updates, promotions, or offers, only if you have consented.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Consent & Your Rights

By providing your information, you consent to its use for order processing and delivery.

Depending on where you live, you have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccurate details.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Limit or withdraw consent for marketing.

  • Request data portability (EU/UK).

  • Opt-out of data sale (California residents under CCPA).

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@buyfordog.com

4. Sharing Information

We share your information only with trusted third-party providers necessary to:

  • Process payments (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal).

  • Deliver orders (couriers and fulfillment partners).

  • Provide analytics or marketing services (if you consent).

In some cases, your data may be transferred to other countries (e.g., USA, EU, UK, AU, UAE). We ensure such transfers are protected by international data safeguards.

5. Security of Your Data

Your security matters to us.

  • All sensitive data (like payment details) is encrypted using SSL and AES-256.

  • Our payment gateways comply with PCI-DSS security standards.

  • We apply industry best practices to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

No system is 100% secure, but we continuously update and monitor our safeguards.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and cart.

  • Improve site performance and user experience.

  • Provide relevant marketing (only with your consent).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Age of Consent

By using our site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your country (18+ in most regions), or that you are providing consent for a minor dependent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with the effective date. Significant changes will be communicated directly by email (if you have an account with us).

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, contact our Privacy Officer at:

📧 support@buyfordog.com
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