Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Dogamiya ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website dogamiya.com, a free dog nutrition and care resource. For privacy-related questions, contact us at dogamiya@info.com. (All emails are forwarded to our operating address: mailtohaseebniazi1857@gmail.com.)

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Newsletter Subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact Form Submissions: Name, email, and message content when you contact us.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/city level). Collected via Google Analytics 4.
• Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser. We use essential cookies (required for site function), analytics cookies (Google Analytics — can be opted out), and preference cookies.
• Log Data: IP addresses, browser types, and access timestamps recorded by our hosting server (Hostinger). Retained for 30 days for security purposes.

Calculator Data (Important)

All data entered into our calculators (dog weight, body condition score, food details, etc.) is processed entirely within your browser using JavaScript. This data is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To send our newsletter (only to subscribers who opted in — unsubscribe link in every email)
• To respond to contact form messages
• To analyze website traffic and improve content and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases are: Consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies), Legitimate Interests (analytics, site security), and Legal Obligation (log retention).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Google Analytics — for site analytics (opt out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
• Email Service Provider — for sending newsletters (data is processed under a data processing agreement)
• Hostinger — our hosting provider (server logs only)
• Law Enforcement — if required by law or to protect our rights

6. Cookies & Tracking

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use any of our tools or read our content. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for ad targeting.

7. Your Rights

You may have the following rights depending on your jurisdiction:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal of Consent: Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time

To exercise these rights, email dogamiya@info.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server logs: 30 days

9. Children's Privacy

Dogamiya is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us immediately at dogamiya@info.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Our hosting and analytics providers may process data outside your country. Google Analytics uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure GDPR-compliant data transfers. Hostinger complies with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified to newsletter subscribers via email. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact & Complaints

For privacy questions: dogamiya@info.com. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.