Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us operate effectively and provide the best experience for families interested in our Miniature Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds.
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you fill out forms, join our puppy waitlist, request information, or contact us, you may provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Social media profile (if you contact us through a platform like Instagram or Facebook)
B. Information Related to Puppy Applications
If you submit a puppy application or join a waitlist, we may also collect:
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Household details
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Lifestyle information
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Experience with dogs
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Preferences regarding puppy gender, temperament, coat color, or litter
This information helps us match puppies with suitable homes.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on our site
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Referring website
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Cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., analytics and site performance tools)
We use this data to improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Respond to inquiries or questions
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Process puppy applications and communicate about available litters
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Maintain our puppy waitlist
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Send updates on litters, puppy availability, or breeding plans
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Improve our website and services
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Detect or prevent fraudulent activity
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following situations:
A. Service Providers
Trusted third parties who help us operate the website, manage communication, or process forms (e.g., email providers, website hosting) may access your information.
B. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
C. Business Transfers
If Spur Strap Minis is ever sold or merged, your information may transfer as part of normal business operations.
We will never sell your information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and tracking pixels to:
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Improve design and navigation
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Monitor website performance
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Deliver a better browsing experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, including:
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Secure website hosting
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Limited access to personal information
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Industry-standard security practices
No method of transmission over the internet is 100 percent secure, but we strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party websites (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, or puppy-related resources).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.



