Last updated: 01 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Dogmakers (“Dogmakers”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit https://dogmakers.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who We Are
Dogmakers is an independent dog care and product review website offering guides, tips, and reviews for dog owners and future dog owners. The Site serves readers primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you give us voluntarily: When you contact us through our contact form or by email, we receive the name, email address, and message content you provide. If you subscribe to a newsletter, we receive your email address.
Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we automatically log certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring page, pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to operate the Site, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used. See the Cookies section below.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve our content. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and may include pages visited, time on page, approximate geographic region, browser and device type, and how you arrived at the Site. We do not use analytics data to personally identify you.
Cookies
The Site uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies required for the Site to function properly, including caching and security-related cookies set by our hosting and optimization tools.
- Affiliate cookies: Dogmakers participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link on our Site, a cookie may be placed on your device by the retailer to track that your visit came from us. This allows us to earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. These cookies are set and controlled by the retailer, not by Dogmakers. Please review Amazon’s own privacy notice for details on how they handle your data.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site. To learn more about cookies generally, visit allaboutcookies.org.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to your questions, feedback, and correction requests
- Send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve content and user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
- Legitimate interests: operating and securing the Site, analyzing usage in aggregate, and preventing abuse
- Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
If you are in the EEA or UK (GDPR)
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data; the right to data portability; and the right to withdraw consent at any time.
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, or disclosed; the right to request deletion of your personal information; the right to correct inaccurate information; and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
If you are in Australia
We handle personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact page. We respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Data Sharing
We share information only with:
- Service providers: Our Site is hosted by Hostinger, which processes server logs and technical data on our behalf. Analytics providers process aggregate usage data. Form and email services process the messages you send us.
- Affiliate partners: When you click affiliate links, your visit is tracked by the retailer (such as Amazon) under their own privacy policies.
- Legal authorities: Where required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Dogmakers, our users, or others.
Data Retention
Contact form messages and email correspondence are retained for up to 24 months to handle follow-up questions and improve our responses. Analytics data is retained according to the retention period of the relevant tool. You may request earlier deletion at any time.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every website you visit.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption (HTTPS) across the Site and access controls on our hosting account. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed outside your country of residence, including in countries whose data protection laws may differ from yours. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be noted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us through our contact page.