At Little Dachshunds Puppies, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Information about your interest in our dachshund puppies
• Payment information for puppy deposits or purchases
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide through our contact forms or correspondence

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries about our dachshund puppies
• Processing applications for puppy adoption
• Managing puppy reservations and purchases
• Sending updates about available puppies and breeding news
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Providing customer support

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers and data encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure payment processing

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as veterinary resources or dog care products. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing your personal information
• Request transfer of your personal information
• Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.