Dog Vibes Dog Training ("Dog Vibes," "we," "us," or "our") is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Kevin Clarke, based in Portland, Oregon. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your data. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described here.
We collect information in the following ways:
We use your information to:
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data for advertising or share it with third-party marketers.
We share your information only with the tools and services needed to deliver our services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google (Gmail, Calendar, Meet) | Communications and scheduling | Name, email, appointment details |
| Calendly | Booking consultations | Name, email, selected time |
| Tally | Intake survey | Dog profile and contact info |
| Notion | Client records (internal only) | Full client and dog profile |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Billing information |
| Mailchimp | Email marketing (opt-in only) | Name and email address |
| Netlify | Website hosting | Basic usage/analytics data |
| Make.com | Workflow automation | Routes data between the above tools |
Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We encourage you to review them. We only share the minimum information necessary for each service to function.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
If you opt in to receive emails from Dog Vibes (such as training tips or newsletters), we use Mailchimp to manage and send those emails. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Our emails will always include:
We retain your information for as long as we have an active client relationship with you, or as required for legitimate business purposes (such as tax records). If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it from our systems within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Oregon Residents: Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), you have the right to:
California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have similar rights including the right to know, delete, and opt out of sale.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 45 days.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information:
No system is 100% secure. If we become aware of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you promptly.
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact:
Kevin Clarke
Dog Vibes Dog Training
Portland, Oregon
Email: kevin@thedogvibes.com
This Privacy Policy was drafted for The Dog Vibes, a sole proprietorship based in Portland, Oregon. It should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before publication if you have specific legal concerns.
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