Privacy Policy

1 Who We Are

Dog Training Pro (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website dog-trainingpro.com. We are an independent content and affiliate marketing website focused on dog training advice, product reviews, and educational guides for dog owners.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any dog training organization, veterinary body, or certification authority unless explicitly stated. We operate as an independent review and recommendation platform.

2 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out a contact form on our website
• Subscribe to our email newsletter (if available)
• Leave a comment on a blog post
• Send us an email directly

This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (how you found us)
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

This information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4).

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect or store:

• Credit card numbers or payment information (all purchases go through third-party checkout pages)
• Sensitive personal data such as health records, government IDs, or financial details
• Social security numbers or similar identification

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our website — understanding which content is most useful to our visitors
• To respond to your inquiries — if you contact us via our contact form or email
• To send newsletters or updates — only if you have explicitly opted in
• To analyze traffic and user behavior — using tools like Google Analytics to improve content and user experience
• To track affiliate performance — monitoring clicks on affiliate links to understand which recommendations resonate with readers
• To comply with legal obligations — maintaining records as required by applicable law

4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site (pages visited, time on site, traffic sources).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed by the affiliate network (DigiStore24) to track whether a purchase is made. This is how we earn commissions.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5 Affiliate Disclosure & Third Parties

Our primary affiliate partnership is with DigiStore24, through which we promote the product “Potty Training in 7 Days: The Accident-Free Method.” When you click our affiliate link and visit the DigiStore24 checkout page, DigiStore24’s own privacy policy and terms of service apply to that transaction.

We only recommend products we believe provide genuine value. Our editorial opinions are honest and not influenced by the commissions we may earn.

DigiStore24 Privacy

All purchases made through our affiliate links are processed by DigiStore24. We do not have access to your payment details, order information, or personal data collected during the checkout process. Please review DigiStore24’s privacy policy at their website for full details.

6 Google Analytics & Tag Manager

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymized data including:

• Number of visitors and sessions
• Pages viewed and average session duration
• Geographic location (country/city level only)
• Traffic sources (search, direct, referral, social)
• Device and browser information
• Bounce rate and user flow

We also use Google Search Console to monitor our website’s search performance. This tool does not collect personal visitor data.

IP Anonymization

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google on our behalf.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7 Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our website (e.g., web hosting providers, email service providers) who are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Affiliate Networks: Anonymized click and conversion data shared with affiliate partners (DigiStore24) for commission tracking.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for advertising or marketing purposes.

8 Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
• Email newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe, after which your data is deleted within 30 days.
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months (standard setting), then automatically deleted.
• Server logs: Typically retained for 30–90 days for security and performance monitoring.

9 Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Unsubscribing from Emails

If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

10 Children’s Privacy

Dog Training Pro is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete that information promptly.

11 External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including our affiliate partner’s sales pages. These external sites have their own privacy policies and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit before providing any personal information.

The presence of a link to an external site does not constitute an endorsement of that site’s privacy practices.

12 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our website homepage when changes are material

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us: