Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use interactive features, we may collect:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Profile information
• Profile images
• Dog profile details (such as name, description, images, and related metadata)
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We collect limited technical information when you visit the Website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

This information is collected using cookies and analytics tools and is used to improve Website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Display user profiles and dog profiles
• Enable users to upload, edit, and manage content
• Communicate important service-related information
• Improve Website functionality and security
• Monitor usage and prevent abuse or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• User consent, provided when you create an account or submit information
• Contractual necessity, to provide account-based services
• Legitimate interests, such as maintaining site security and improving services
• Legal compliance, where required by applicable laws

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze Website traffic
• Understand user behavior
• Improve functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers for:

• Website hosting
• Data storage and backups
• Image storage or content delivery networks (CDNs)
• Email communications
• Website analytics

These providers process data only on our behalf and are required to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Maintain user accounts
• Provide services
• Comply with legal requirements

When an account is deleted, associated personal data and uploaded content may be permanently removed, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request correction or removal of inaccurate data

Requests can be made through account settings or by contacting us directly.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure servers and access controls
• Restricted administrative access
• Measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss

However, no online system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental or legal guardian consent.

If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Users should review their respective privacy policies.

12. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

13. 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 “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@indiagreyhoundracing.com

Website: indiagreyhoundracing.com