Who We Are

Our website address is: https://dogfoodtexas.com/
This website is operated by DogFoodTexas 

DogFoodTexas is an online directory focused on dog-friendly restaurants, patios, and businesses across Texas.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@dogfoodtexas.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect personal data to operate our website, provide directory services, communicate with users, and improve user experience.

The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Name

• Email address

• Business information submitted through listings

• Contact preferences

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies

We collect this data based on:

• User consent (for example, when submitting forms or signing up for emails)

• Legitimate business interests (such as improving site functionality)

• Legal or regulatory obligations where applicable

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as health or medical information.

Comments

If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to a third-party service to determine if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public.

Media

If you upload images or other media to the website, you should avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from publicly available media files.

All uploaded media may be publicly accessible.

Contact Forms

When you submit information through contact forms, listing submission forms, or email signup forms, we collect the information you provide (such as name, email address, and message content).

We use this information only to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Manage directory listings

• Provide customer support

We do not use contact form submissions for unsolicited marketing.
Form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months for customer service and record-keeping purposes.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Enable basic website functionality

• Track anonymous usage data

If you leave a comment or submit a form, cookies may save your name and email for convenience. These cookies typically last for one year.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools may collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and device type.

Analytics data helps us:

• Improve website performance

• Optimize content and navigation

Users can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting browser settings or using browser privacy tools.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Website hosting providers

• Email and form plugins

• Security and spam-prevention services

These providers only receive data necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form submissions: up to 12 months

• Listing data: retained while the listing remains active

• Analytics data: up to 12 months

• Comments: retained indefinitely unless removed

Users may request deletion of their data at any time.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Data may be processed outside your country of residence, including outside the European Union, through our hosting and service providers.

When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in line with applicable data protection laws.

Contact Information

For privacy-related concerns or data requests, contact us at:

Email: info@dogfoodtexas.com
Subject line: Privacy Request

Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

We use reasonable security measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure hosting environments

• SSL encryption

• Limited access to administrative data

• Regular software updates

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach, we have procedures to:

• Assess the scope and impact

• Secure affected systems

• Notify affected users where required by law

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive limited data from third-party services such as spam-detection tools or analytics providers, used solely to maintain website security and performance.

What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

DogFoodTexas operates as an informational directory website and is not subject to additional industry-specific regulatory disclosure requirements at this time.

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