Last Updated: February 25, 2025
At Dog Health Now (doghealthnow.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled on our website. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By accessing or using doghealthnow.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Introduction
Dog Health Now is a website dedicated to providing information and resources for pet care, particularly for dogs. We do not require user registration, logins, or personal information to access our content. Our goal is to maintain a safe, private experience for all visitors while complying with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, and other relevant regulations.
2. What Information Do We Collect?
We strive to minimize data collection and do not intentionally gather personal information from visitors to doghealthnow.com. However, certain information may be collected passively or automatically as part of normal website operation or through third-party services. Below is what may be collected:
a. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit doghealthnow.com, our web servers and hosting provider (Hostinger) may automatically log certain technical data for operational and security purposes. This includes:
- IP Address: Your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may indicate your approximate geographic location (e.g., city or region).
- Browser and Device Information: Details about your browser type and version (e.g., Chrome, Firefox), operating system (e.g., Windows, iOS), device type (e.g., desktop, mobile, tablet), screen resolution, and language preferences.
- Access Logs: Information about your visit, such as the pages you view, the time and date of your visit, the URLs you access, HTTP status codes, and the referring website (if applicable).
- Cookie and Tracking Data: We do not currently use cookies or tracking tools on doghealthnow.com. However, if you encounter an ad blocker popup (which is informational and not tied to an ad network), no personal data is collected through it. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent as required by law.
b. Information from Third Parties
Our hosting provider, Hostinger, may collect and store the above data in server logs for a limited time (typically 30–90 days) to ensure website performance, security, and troubleshooting. We do not access, use, or share this data for any purpose other than what is necessary for site operation, and we do not retain it beyond what Hostinger requires.
c. No Personal Information Collected Intentionally
We do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information (e.g., names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment details) through doghealthnow.com. There are no forms, registration processes, comments, or other features that require or request personal data.
3. How Do We Use Your Information?
We do not use any of the passively collected data (e.g., IP addresses, browser info) for marketing, profiling, or any purpose other than ensuring the proper functioning and security of doghealthnow.com. Specifically:
- Server logs and technical data are used solely by our hosting provider to monitor traffic, detect and prevent abuse (e.g., DDoS attacks), troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain website performance.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.
- The ad blocker popup is solely informational (e.g., requesting users to disable ad blockers to support the site) and does not collect or transmit any data about you.
If we ever decide to use data for new purposes or introduce features that collect personal information, we will update this Privacy Policy, notify you, and obtain your consent where required by law.
4. Do We Use Cookies or Tracking Technologies?
Currently, doghealthnow.com does not use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to monitor or collect information about your visits. The ad blocker popup does not set cookies or track users. However:
- Hosting Provider: Our hosting provider, Hostinger, may use cookies or similar technologies for operational purposes (e.g., security or performance optimization), but we do not control or access this data.
- Monetization with Ads: To support the site, we may introduce advertising (e.g., Google AdSense) in the future. If implemented, these ad services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect data such as IP addresses, browser information, or user activity to serve relevant ads. Should this occur, we will update this policy, provide a prominent notice on the site, and obtain your consent for non-essential cookies where required by law (e.g., GDPR). You will have the option to accept or decline such tracking via a consent mechanism.
If you visit doghealthnow.com and your browser sends “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals, we respect these signals and do not engage in tracking activities ourselves. However, third-party services (e.g., Hostinger or future ad providers) may have their own policies regarding DNT signals, which are beyond our control. We will ensure any ad partners comply with applicable privacy standards if introduced.activities ourselves. However, third-party services (e.g., Hostinger or future ad providers) may have their own policies regarding DNT signals, which are beyond our control. We will ensure any ad partners comply with applicable privacy standards if introduced.
5. How Do We Share Your Information?
We do not share, sell, or disclose any data collected from doghealthnow.com with third parties, except as follows:
- With Our Hosting Provider: Hostinger, our web hosting service, may access server logs and technical data for the purposes described above (e.g., website performance, security). They are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, such as to comply with a court order, subpoena, or government request, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Dog Health Now or its users.
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that doghealthnow.com is sold, merged, or transferred, your data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to this Privacy Policy or a new policy provided at the time of transfer.
6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We do not retain any data ourselves, as we do not actively collect or store information. Any data collected (e.g., server logs) is handled entirely by our hosting provider, Hostinger, who may retain it for a limited period (typically 30–90 days) for operational and security purposes. After this period, the data is typically deleted or anonymized, according to Hostinger’s retention policies.
If we ever begin collecting personal data in the future, we will specify retention periods and provide options for data deletion in an updated Privacy Policy.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your data. Since we do not collect personal information intentionally, these rights may not apply directly, but we respect your privacy and provide the following options:
a. Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)
If you are located in the European Union, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you (if any).
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Request data portability (if applicable).
- Withdraw consent (if consent is required for any future data collection).
Since we do not collect personal data, exercising these rights may not be necessary, but you can contact us (see Section 10) if you have concerns, and we will assist or direct you to our hosting provider.
b. Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell data).
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
Again, since we do not collect or sell personal data, these rights may not apply, but we will respond to any requests to the best of our ability.
c. How to Exercise Your Rights
To make a request regarding your data, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days) and assist you or direct you to our hosting provider if necessary.
8. Children’s Privacy
Dog Health Now is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately (see Section 10).
9. International Data Transfers
Since our hosting provider, Hostinger, is based in [Insert Hostinger’s Location, e.g., Lithuania], data collected (e.g., server logs) may be stored on servers located outside your country, including in the United States or other jurisdictions. We ensure that any transfer complies with applicable data protection laws, such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or standard contractual clauses, as required by GDPR.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
- Email: doghealthnowdoghealthnow.com
You may also contact our hosting provider, Hostinger, directly if you have questions about their data practices: [Insert Hostinger’s Contact Information, e.g., privacy@hostinger.com].
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If significant changes are made, we will notify you (e.g., via a prominent notice on our site or email, if you’ve provided contact information).
12. How to File a Complaint
If you believe we have not adhered to this Privacy Policy or applicable laws, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority. For EU residents, this would be your national data protection regulator (e.g., the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK or the Data Protection Commission in Ireland). For California residents, you can contact the California Attorney General’s Office.