Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 21, 2026
Sandy Creek Bernedoodles (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information we recieve from our Google Ads form, our Puppy Application, Google Analytics and Squarespace’s default data collection.
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, information collected automatically when you use the Website, and information received from third parties.
Information You Provide
Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing or billing address
Information you submit through contact forms, surveys, or other forms
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages you visit
Date and time of your visit
Referring website or URL
Approximate geographic location
Information about how you interact with the Website
We may collect this information through cookies, pixels, analytics tools, log files, and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for purposes including:
Providing, operating, and maintaining the Website
Creating and managing user accounts
Processing purchases, payments, or other transactions
Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
Sending service-related communications
Sending marketing communications where permitted by law
Personalizing your experience
Understanding how users interact with our Website
Improving our products, services, and Website
Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, security incidents, or other harmful activity
Complying with legal obligations
Enforcing our agreements and protecting our legal rights
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember your preferences, understand Website usage, and, where applicable, provide personalized advertising.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
4. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate the Website, analyze traffic, process payments, provide customer support, deliver communications, or perform other business functions.
These third parties may have access to personal information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to handle that information in accordance with applicable requirements.
Examples of services we may use include:
Google Analytics
Mailchimp
Squarespace
Google Ads
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information except as described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise disclosed to you.
We may share information with:
Service providers and contractors that perform services for us
Payment processors and financial institutions
Analytics and advertising providers
Business partners where necessary to provide requested services
Government authorities or law enforcement when required by law
Professional advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, or auditors
A buyer, successor, or other party involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of some or all of our assets
Other parties with your consent or at your direction
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our legitimate business interests.
The specific retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request restriction of certain processing
Object to certain uses of your information
Request a copy of certain information in a portable format
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of certain marketing communications
Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information, where applicable
To exercise applicable privacy rights, contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws, including rights relating to access, deletion, correction, and opting out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.
If these laws apply to our business, additional information about how California residents can exercise their rights will be provided in our California-specific privacy notice or within this Privacy Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of [13/16/18], and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age except where permitted by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
11. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to websites, applications, or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.
12. International Users
If you access the Website from outside the country where our business is located, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in another country.
Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate measures regarding international transfers of personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above and, where required, provide additional notice.
Your continued use of the Website after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means that you acknowledge the changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise a privacy right, please contact us:
Sandy Creek Bernedoodles
2631 W 1st St
Washougal WA. 98671
Email: sandycreekbernedoodles@gmail.com
