DDR German Shepherds

International DDR Dog Historical Society

Sponsor: Gigante Line DDR Working Dogs

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 20, 2025

DDRGermanShepherds.com and IDDHS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) explains here how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website and services (the “Services”).

1) Information We Collect

  • Information you provide (e.g., account details, profile info, messages, form submissions, customer support requests).
  • Automatic data (e.g., IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps). We may use cookies, local storage, and similar tech.
  • Media you upload (e.g., photos, videos, captions, metadata).

2) How We Use Information

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Services.
  • Process registrations, content submissions, and interactions.
  • Communicate with you (service notices, updates, marketing you can opt out of).
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). You can control cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work if disabled.

4) Sharing of Information

  • Vendors/Service Providers who help us run the Services (bound by confidentiality and only use data as instructed).
  • Legal/Compliance when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale).
  • Public content you choose to post (e.g., profiles, galleries) may be visible to others.

5) Data Retention

We keep information as long as needed for the purposes above, to comply with law, and to resolve disputes. We may anonymize or aggregate data for longer-term analytics.

6) Your Choices

  • Access, update, or delete your account information by contacting us at [Contact Email].
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in any message.
  • Control cookies in your browser settings.

7) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards; however, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8) Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your region). If you believe a child provided personal data, contact us to delete it.

9) International Users

If you access the Services from outside your country of residence, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the jurisdictions where we and our service providers operate.

10) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights (e.g., access, correction, deletion, objection/limitation, portability). To exercise them, email us. We may verify your request.

11) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We’ll change the “Effective date” and, where appropriate, notify you.

12) Contact

IDDHS

Email: Contact

This policy is provided for general informational purposes and isn’t legal advice.