Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025-10-05
Who We Are Dog Car Fit Index (dogcarfitindex.blog) provides vehicle‑specific guidance for dog travel accessories. You can contact us at [email protected].
Scope This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how it’s shared, and your choices. It applies to our website, emails, and any tools or forms we provide.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: name, email address, messages, form submissions (including vehicle make/model/year/trim and dog details you choose to share), and newsletter sign‑ups.
- Usage and device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, and approximate location derived from IP.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality, preferences, analytics, and affiliate attribution.
How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries and provide fit guidance.
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site and our Fit Index.
- To personalize content and recommendations based on vehicle/dog inputs.
- To send administrative messages, newsletters (with your consent), and important updates.
- To detect, prevent, and address security or technical issues.
Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users) We process personal data based on: consent (e.g., newsletters, cookies), legitimate interests (site security, analytics, product improvement), and contract/performance when responding to your requests.
Cookies We use necessary cookies for core site functions and optional cookies for analytics and affiliate attribution. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not function without certain cookies.
Analytics We may use privacy‑focused analytics to understand site usage (e.g., page performance, popular guides). Data is aggregated or pseudonymized where possible.
Affiliate Disclosure We sometimes earn commissions when you purchase through outbound links to retailers (e.g., pet stores, marketplaces). Clicking an affiliate link places a cookie that helps the retailer attribute any qualifying purchase to our site. This does not affect the price you pay. We do not see your full purchase details; retailers provide aggregated reports.
Information Sharing
- Service providers: We share data with trusted vendors who help operate our site (hosting, email, analytics). They are bound by confidentiality obligations and process data only on our instructions.
- Legal and safety: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or others.
- Business changes: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, data may be transferred as part of that process.
Data Retention We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You can request deletion at any time.
Security We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data; to object to or restrict processing; and to withdraw consent. To exercise rights, contact [email protected].
Do Not Track We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You may use browser settings and extensions to manage tracking.
Children’s Privacy Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
International Transfers If we transfer your data across borders, we use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or similar mechanisms.
Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the effective date.
Contact Questions or requests: [email protected].