Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Newsletter Signup: Email address (when implemented)
• Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content
• Comments: Username and comment content (when implemented)

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: Page views, referral sources, device types (anonymized)
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system
• Cookies: Session cookies for functionality, preference cookies for theme selection

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver content and respond to inquiries
• Send newsletters (only if you explicitly opt-in)
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Analyze traffic patterns and content popularity
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Period.

We may share data with:

• Analytics Providers: Anonymized data only (e.g., Plausible Analytics, Google Analytics)
• Hosting Providers: Vercel for site hosting
• Email Service: For newsletter delivery (when implemented)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or court order

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your theme choice (dark/light mode)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (can be disabled)

We respect "Do Not Track" browser settings and won't track you if you've enabled this feature.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Opt-out of certain data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Cancel previously given consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@honeydogs.com

7. Children's Privacy

Honeydogs is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we've collected information from a child under 13, we'll delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you're accessing from outside the US, your data may be transferred internationally. By using our site, you consent to these transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: 12 months
• Analytics data: 26 months
• Legal requirements: As required by law

10. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. Read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For significant changes, we'll provide prominent notice on our site.

12. Contact Information

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us:

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We don't sell personal information to third parties.

14. European Privacy Rights

For EU residents under GDPR, our legal bases for processing are:

• Consent: For newsletters and marketing
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and site improvement
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

EU residents can lodge complaints with their local supervisory authority.