PRIVACY POLICY

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: 9/1/2025
Last Updated: 10/2/2025

The Puppy Portal™ (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website (www.thepuppyportal.com), platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using The Puppy Portal™, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide:

Account registration details (name, email, password, kennel/breeder details)
Information entered into the platform (puppy and litter records, buyer details, uploaded documents, contracts, medical and vaccination information)
Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

b) Information Automatically Collected:

Device and log data (IP address, browser, operating system, access times)
Usage data (pages visited, actions taken on the platform)
Cookies and similar technologies

c) Information from Third Parties:

If you integrate third-party services (e.g., payment processors, file storage), we may receive related information as permitted.

How We Use Your Information

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors an customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more.

How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in these cases:

With service providers: To process payments, hosting, email delivery, and analytics
With authorized breeders: Buyer data entered is shared only with the breeder managing that litter or puppy
Legal compliance: To comply with applicable law, regulations, or legal requests
Business transfers: If The Puppy Portal™ undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Retention

We retain your information while your account is active or as needed to provide Services. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at Support@ThePuppyPortal.com.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. While we take every precaution, no online method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access or correct your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to data processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at Support@ThePuppyPortal.com.

Cookies & Tracking

The Puppy Portal™ uses cookies to:

Keep you signed in
Save your preferences
Analyze usage and improve performance
Deliver relevant marketing

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the platform may not function properly.

Children’s Privacy

The Puppy Portal™ is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

If you access The Puppy Portal™ outside the United States, your information will be processed and stored in the U.S. and may be subject to U.S. law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with the revised date. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Support@ThePuppyPortal.com.