Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 31st, 2025
At Nationwide Puppies, the trust of our community is our top priority. When you share your personal information with us, we take that responsibility seriously. We’re committed to transparency and want to ensure you’re fully informed about how your information is collected, used, and protected.
This Privacy Policy outlines our data-handling practices for nationwidepuppies.com and services provided by Nationwide Puppies, a website owned and operated by [Insert Parent Company Name, if applicable] (hereafter referred to as “Nationwide Puppies”). By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. Any third-party websites linked from our site are clearly marked, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Nationwide Puppies complies with applicable data protection laws, including standards for the collection, use, and retention of personal data. We adhere to principles such as transparency, data integrity, and security.
Information We Collect From You
Nationwide Puppies does not sell or disclose your personal data—such as your name or email address—without your explicit consent, unless otherwise stated in this policy.
When you register with us, you’re required to provide a valid email address. Depending on the services you use, we may also collect your name, kennel name, phone number, payment and billing information, mailing address, and identification for verification purposes. Sensitive financial data such as credit card numbers may be stored securely for billing and transaction use.
You may also be asked for additional verification details such as tax ID, date of birth, or other forms of identification to meet compliance and fraud prevention standards.
Your personal data such as birthdate, gender, and ethnicity will not be displayed publicly. However, your email, feedback, ratings, listings, and select profile information may be visible to others.
We also collect non-personal data such as your IP address and site interaction data to enhance your experience and improve our services. This information is typically gathered through cookies and analytics tools.
If you connect your account to third-party platforms like Facebook, Google, or Apple, we may receive basic profile information. This connection is entirely optional.
We may also collect information from non-members, such as email addresses used for newsletter subscriptions or referrals. This data is only used for the reason it was collected, and non-members can contact us at any time to request removal.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
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Provide, improve, and personalize our services
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Facilitate billing, payments, and account authentication
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Communicate important service-related updates
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Conduct internal research and analytics
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Send cart abandonment reminders via SMS or email
Note: Text message opt-in and consent information is never shared with third parties.
Our site is intended for individuals 18 years or older, or minors under the supervision of a legal guardian.
This site is being monitored by one or more third-party monitoring software(s), and may capture information about your visit that will help us improve the quality of our service. You may opt out from the data that is collected on your visit through a universal consumer options page located at https://www.driveniq.com/opt-out/
Your Choices & Controls
We believe in giving you control over your data. You can:
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Edit or update your account details at any time
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Choose what profile details are visible to others
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Manage your email and notification preferences
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Disconnect third-party integrations
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Close your account if you no longer wish to use our services
Communication from Nationwide Puppies
We may contact you by email, SMS, phone, or mail regarding:
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Transaction updates
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Customer support
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Account verification
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Product features or promotions
You cannot opt out of essential service-related communications (e.g., order confirmations), but you can unsubscribe from promotional messages or newsletters at any time.
Our invite tools may allow you to refer friends to Nationwide Puppies. If you do, recipients can opt out of future communications using the unsubscribe instructions included in the invitation.
Community Guidelines
Nationwide Puppies is not just a platform—it’s a community. Please be mindful when interacting with others. Information shared in public spaces may remain visible even after account closure. You are responsible for the personal data you choose to share publicly.
If another user follows your activity, you can choose to limit this in your privacy settings or block the user if needed.
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:
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It is necessary to complete a transaction (e.g., buyer and seller sharing details)
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You have given explicit consent
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It is required to comply with the law, investigate fraud, or protect our legal rights
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It is part of a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition)
We may share aggregated or anonymized data with partners for marketing or research purposes, but not personally identifiable details.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect functionality.
Third-party services may also use tracking tools on our site. While these partners may recognize your device, they do not access personally identifiable information from us.
Data Security
Your security matters. Your Nationwide Puppies account is password-protected, and we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive data like credit card details. We also monitor logins and may require multi-factor authentication for unrecognized devices or IP addresses.
No online platform is completely secure, but we follow industry best practices to keep your data safe.
Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to deliver our services. You may request updates or deletion of your data, and we will comply in accordance with applicable laws and obligations.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
[email protected]
