Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: May 2026
River Dachs ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website riverdachs.com. We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.
By using our website or submitting information through our contact forms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use our contact or adoption inquiry forms, we collect the information you voluntarily submit, which may include:
- Your name and email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- Information about your household and lifestyle that you share in your inquiry
- Your message or questions
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically collect basic technical data including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website (if applicable)
We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We do not operate any third-party ad networks on this site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to:
- Respond to your inquiry about adopting a puppy
- Process and manage adoption applications and deposits
- Communicate updates about litters and availability when you have opted into our waiting list
- Fulfill obligations under adoption contracts
We do not sell your personal information to anyone. We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not add you to any newsletter or mailing list without your explicit consent.
3. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain contact information and adoption correspondence for up to five years. This allows us to maintain records for adoption contracts, health guarantees, and the long-term relationships we maintain with our adoptive families.
If you would like your information removed from our records at any time, contact us at the address below and we will honor your request within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations that require us to maintain certain records.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted through contact forms. Form submissions are delivered to us via secure email. We do not store payment information — deposits are processed through secure third-party payment methods and we retain only confirmation records.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we are committed to protecting your information using commercially reasonable standards.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may use the following third-party services:
- Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to load typography. Google may collect basic usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Web Hosting: Our site is hosted by a third-party hosting provider that may collect server logs as described above.
We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, or any other behavioral tracking or remarketing tools.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted information to us through our website, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to retention obligations)
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, please reach out through our Contact page. We respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.