Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2026-03-02

This Privacy Policy describes how The Dog Bath Authority ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Any information submitted through contact forms or email subscription forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit The Dog Bath Authority, we may automatically collect certain information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Respond to inquiries
• Send email communications if you have subscribed
• Improve website functionality and content
• Analyze usage trends
• Serve advertisements

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Dog Bath Authority uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and serve advertisements.

Cookies may be used to remember preferences, understand visitor behavior, and provide personalized advertising.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense. These vendors use cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements based on your visits to this website and other websites.

Google may use advertising cookies to personalize the ads you see. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please review Google’s Privacy & Terms policies.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location.

This data is used to improve the website and user experience. You can learn more about how Google handles data in its Privacy Policy.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list or submit a form, we may use your email address to send updates, newsletters, or respond to inquiries.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in emails.

7. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the specific information collected and the context in which we collect it. We process personal data based on legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity, or legal obligations where applicable.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers solely for operating the website, analytics, email services, and advertising.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to request correction
• The right to request deletion
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact page.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. External Links

This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us via the contact page.