Privacy Policy for Amore D’Oro Goldens

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Amore D’Oro Goldens collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. This policy is intended to meet the requirements of U.S. privacy laws, including the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). We are committed to protecting your privacy and will use the information we collect only in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information when you visit our website or fill out a form:

• Personal Information: This includes name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when completing forms or contacting us.

• Application Information: If you complete our puppy application form, we may ask for details about your household, lifestyle, and preferences to help us evaluate whether one of our puppies is a good fit.

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and navigate the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on each page, browser type, device, and IP address). This data helps us improve our website and user experience.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to personalize content, remember preferences, and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some site features may not work properly without them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communications: To respond to inquiries, send information about upcoming litters or events, and provide customer support.

• Application Processing: To review puppy adoption applications, assess suitability, and maintain applicant records.

• Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our content, products, and services.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws (such as the CPA and CalOPPA) and respond to lawful requests from government authorities.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Colorado and Other State Privacy Laws)

Under the Colorado Privacy Act, you have the right to know how your data is used and to exercise certain rights. When we collect personal information from Colorado residents, we do so with a lawful basis, such as to fulfill your request (e.g., process an application) or because we have a legitimate interest in improving our services. We provide this notice in accordance with the CPA requirements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information. Note that we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications or the sale of your personal data. We do not sell personal data, but if we ever do, we will provide a mechanism to opt out.

• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request as required by applicable law (typically within 45 days for Colorado residents). If we need additional time, we will let you know why and when you can expect a response.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may disclose information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting business (e.g., web hosting providers, email service providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they perform for us.

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including social media platforms and our puppy application hosted on external sites). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit before providing them with your personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Effective Date” below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Effective Date: August 15, 2025

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Amore D’Oro Goldens

Email: amoredorogoldens@gmail.com