Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-10-04

Overview This Privacy Policy explains how The Dog Bed Lab (dogbedlab.site) collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, subscribe to communications, or interact with our content. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect • Information you provide: email address (e.g., newsletter, contact form), and any details you include in messages (such as dog size or use‑case data). • Automatic data: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, time on page, and referral source (via analytics tools and cookies). • Transactional context: If you click outbound links (including affiliate links), we may receive anonymized referral metrics from partners; we do not process your payment information.

How We Use Your Information • To respond to inquiries and provide sizing or product guidance • To operate, maintain, and improve site performance and content • To analyze aggregate usage and measure the effectiveness of our pages and recommendations • To send optional communications you request (e.g., newsletters)

Legal Bases (EEA/UK visitors) We process personal data based on: consent (e.g., newsletters, cookies where required), legitimate interests (site analytics, fraud prevention), and compliance with legal obligations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand site usage. You can control cookies via your browser settings and, where required, by managing consent in any presented banner. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Analytics and Third‑Party Tools We may use privacy‑minded analytics (e.g., Google Analytics or comparable tools) to understand traffic patterns. These providers may set cookies and process pseudonymous data subject to their own policies.

Affiliate Disclosure The Dog Bed Lab participates in affiliate programs. If you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our testing, scoring, or editorial decisions. We do not accept payment for positive coverage.

Advertising We currently focus on editorial and affiliate revenue. If we introduce ads, we will label them clearly and update this policy to describe related data practices.

Data Sharing We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers (e.g., email delivery, analytics) under contracts that restrict use to our instructions. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

Data Retention We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, and then delete or anonymize it. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Inquiry emails are generally retained for up to 24 months for reference and quality assurance.

Your Choices and Rights • Opt out of emails at any time via unsubscribe links • Disable cookies in your browser or adjust consent settings (where offered) • Request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal data by contacting [email protected] Residents of certain regions (e.g., EEA/UK/California) may have additional rights under local laws.

Data Security We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use the site accordingly.

Children’s Privacy Our content is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Transfers If you access the site from outside the country where our servers or providers operate, your information may be processed in other countries. We take steps to ensure appropriate protections where required.

Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.

Contact For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected].