Privacy Policy

Last revised: 2026-09-06

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Who this policy covers

This Privacy Policy explains how [Legal Entity Name — placeholder] (“we,” “us”), the operator of puggle.org, collects, uses, and shares information when you visit this site.

Information we collect

Usage data. If analytics software is enabled (e.g. a privacy-respecting analytics tool or Google Analytics), we may collect page views, referring URL, approximate location (city/region level, from IP address), device and browser type, and time on page. We do not currently have analytics wired up on this build — this section will be updated with the specific provider name once one is added.
Cookies and local storage. This site stores a small amount of data in your browser’s local storage to remember your unit preference (lbs/in vs. kg/cm). This never leaves your device and is not sent to us.
Information you provide. If you use the contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you submit, solely to respond to you.
Directory submissions. If you submit a breeder or rescue listing via /directory/submit/, we collect the business/organization details you provide for review before publication.

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on this site — for example, to pet insurance providers or dog food brands — may be affiliate links. If you click one and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence which facts we publish, how we label a data point (Verified / Estimated / No Data), or which breeds or products we cover. See Source Standards for how editorial and commercial content are kept separate.

How we use information

To operate, maintain, and improve the site.
To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
To review and, if appropriate, publish directory submissions.
To understand aggregate usage patterns (if analytics is enabled), never to identify an individual visitor.

Your rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Request access to personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of that data.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Because this site collects very little personal data (primarily what you voluntarily submit via the contact or directory-submission forms), most requests can be fulfilled simply by contacting us and asking us to delete your submission.

Your rights (CCPA / California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
Request deletion of personal information we hold about you.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

Data retention

Contact-form messages and directory submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to the inquiry or review the listing, and are deleted on request.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes materially, the “Last revised” date at the top of this page will be updated.

Contact

Questions about this policy or a data request: see /contact/.