Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/02/2015

Heritage Staffords Privacy Policy

At Heritage Staffords, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how it is safeguarded when you visit our website, submit an application, or communicate with us.

🔒 Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Household details (for puppy placement and adoption screening purposes)

• Messages, inquiries, or correspondence sent to us

This information is collected only when you choose to provide it, such as when you:

• Submit an adoption inquiry or application

• Join our waiting list

• Contact us by email, phone, or website form

• Request updates regarding available puppies

📬 How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

• Evaluate potential homes for our puppies

• Provide updates on litters, availability, and waitlist status

• Share health records and adoption-related documents

• Improve our customer service and website experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

🔐 Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information. Any data submitted through our website or direct communication is stored securely and accessed only by authorized individuals involved in puppy placement and customer support.

⚙️ Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors interact with our site. This information is collected anonymously and used solely to improve website functionality and user experience.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

📤 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including kennel clubs, veterinary clinics, or social media platforms. Heritage Staffords is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

👥 Your Rights

You have the right to request that we:

• Update or correct your personal information

• Remove your information from our contact list

• Provide a copy of the personal data we have on file

To make a request, please contact us using the email address provided on our website.

📝 Changes to This Policy

Heritage Staffords reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the current policy.

📞 Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. We are happy to assist.