Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Overview

Happy Dog Way, LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates the happydogway.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This site is primarily informational, and we collect minimal data to operate effectively.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics and server logs, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify you.

Information You Provide

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any message content you choose to share

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Maintain site security and prevent abuse

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the site to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

These services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (26 months)
  • Contact form submissions: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, then deleted
  • Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through our site. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.