Privacy Policy

Puppy Select Club respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, including account details and communication between users.

Your information is not sold to third parties and is used solely to operate and improve the platform.

Puppy Select Club ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at puppyselectclub.com (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Platform or use our services.

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Platform.

Information you provide directly:

• Account registration information (name, email address, password)
• Breeder application information (kennel name, location, breeding history, health testing practices)
• Puppy listing information (breed, photos, descriptions, pricing, contact preferences)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers)
• Communications you send to us or to other users through the Platform

Information collected automatically:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits)
• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 below)
• Usage data (search queries, listings viewed, features used)

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform and its features
• Process breeder applications and manage account access
• Process payments and manage subscription billing
• Facilitate communication between buyers and breeders
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets, subscription notices)
• Send platform updates and marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• Monitor for fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
• Improve our Platform through analytics and user research
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with trusted vendors who help us operate the Platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, email delivery services, hosting providers). These vendors are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Public listing information: Information you include in a public puppy listing (breeder name, location, contact preferences, puppy details) is visible to all Platform visitors.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you close your account, we will retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention and resolving disputes).

Breeder application data, including applications that were rejected, is retained for up to 3 years for fraud prevention and blacklist enforcement purposes.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Platform to function (authentication sessions, security tokens). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it. You may opt out by adjusting your browser settings.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences across visits.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email we send.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

The Platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: