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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Canine Connection Brainerd Kennel Club (BKC)

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

At Canine Connection Brainerd Kennel Club (BKC), a nonprofit dog gym at 5558 Pine Beach Rd, Baxter, MN 56401, we are committed to protecting your privacy while fostering joyful human-dog bonds through training, enrichment, and community support. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (canineconnectionbkc.org) or engage with our services, such as dog training, puppy classes, or rescue initiatives. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices outlined below.

We comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents where relevant. For questions, contact us at canineconnectionbkc@gmail.com.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to enhance your experience and deliver our nonprofit services:

  • Information You Provide: When you register for dog training classes, sign up for newsletters, donate, volunteer, or attend events, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely via third-party providers). For tailored services like puppy training or behavior solutions, we may collect pet details (e.g., breed, age).

  • Automatically Collected Data: As you browse our site, we gather non-personal data like IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and time spent on pages to analyze trends and improve user experience.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) for site functionality, user preferences, and analytics. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., health or financial details beyond donations) unless voluntarily provided for specific services, such as mental wellness programs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Deliver services like dog training, canine enrichment, and event coordination.

  • Communicate about programs, updates, or volunteer opportunities.

  • Process donations and memberships securely.

  • Analyze website usage via Google Analytics to optimize content (e.g., popular puppy training resources).

  • Meet legal requirements, prevent fraud, and ensure community safety.

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing without your consent.

3. Third-Party Sharing and Google Analytics

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in these cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors like email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) or payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to support operations. These providers are bound to protect your data and use it only for our purposes.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track site interactions (e.g., page views, time on site) using anonymized data like IP addresses (which may be shortened). Google processes this data under its privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and terms (https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/). We do not link this data to personal information.

  • Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, subpoenas, or to protect our rights, safety, or property (e.g., addressing fraud).

We do not share data for third-party marketing.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards like encryption and secure servers to protect your information. However, no online system is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection. Report any suspected breaches to us immediately.

5. Children's Privacy

Our services and website are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their information. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe a child has provided information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have options regarding your information:

  • Access/Update: Request to review or update your data by contacting us.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails using the link in messages or request removal from our lists.

  • Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser, noting this may affect site functionality.

  • Do Not Track: We do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals but honor opt-out requests for analytics.

For California residents (CCPA): You may request details about collected data, ask for deletion (subject to exceptions), and opt out of sales (we do not sell data). Contact us to exercise these rights without discrimination.

7. Data Retention

We keep information only as needed for our services (e.g., event records for 2 years, donation data for IRS compliance) and securely delete or anonymize it afterward.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or laws, posting revisions on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site or services indicates acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

 

Canine Connection Brainerd Kennel Club

5558 Pine Beach Rd, Baxter, MN 56401, USA

Email: canineconnectionbkc@gmail.com

Phone: 218-866-9754

Thank you for trusting Canine Connection BKC. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy while helping dogs and their people thrive.

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