Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how My Dog & Me, operated by Future Studio LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, or make a purchase.
We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws, including:
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U.S. federal and state privacy laws (including CCPA/CPRA)
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
When you interact with us, we may collect:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Billing and shipping address
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Account login details (if you create an account)
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Order details
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Any information you provide when contacting us
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we automatically collect:
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IP address
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Device and browser type
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Time zone and approximate location
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Pages visited and interactions
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Referral source
This is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from:
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Shopify (our ecommerce platform)
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Payment providers (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal)
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Analytics & advertising tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Order Processing & Fulfillment
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Process and deliver your orders
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Share necessary details with fulfillment partners
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Send order confirmations and updates
Customer Support
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Handle returns or issues via email
Account Management
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Allow you to create and manage your account
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Provide access to order history
Marketing & Advertising
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Send emails via Shopify Email (only if you opt in)
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Show relevant ads on platforms like Instagram and Facebook
Improvement & Security
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Prevent fraud and protect our business
Legal Compliance
- Meet tax, accounting, and legal obligations
3. Legal Basis (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA or UK, we process your data based on:
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Contract (to fulfill your order)
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Consent (for marketing communications)
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Legal obligations
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Legitimate interests (analytics, fraud prevention, operations)
4. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only when necessary with:
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Shopify, Inc. (website platform and infrastructure)
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Fulfillment partners (to ship your order)
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Payment providers (secure transactions)
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Analytics & advertising partners (Google Analytics, Meta)
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Targeted Advertising & Your Rights (U.S.)
We may use your data to show you ads on other platforms based on your activity on our site.
Under certain U.S. state laws, this may be considered “sharing” or “targeted advertising.”
You may have the right to opt out.
You can do so by:
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Adjusting your browser settings
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Using Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals
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Contacting us directly
If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out where required by law.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed outside your country, including in the United States.
Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Keep your cart active
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Improve site performance
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Understand user behavior
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Deliver relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
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Orders & legal records: typically 3–7 years
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Accounts: until you delete your account or request deletion
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Marketing: until you unsubscribe
After that, data is deleted or anonymized.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Withdraw consent
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Request data portability
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Opt out of marketing or advertising
To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello.mydogandme@gmail.com
We aim to respond within 30 days.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16.
If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
For any questions: hello.mydogandme@gmail.com