Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 4, 2025

Smith Ventures LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, smithdoodles.com, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using our site or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address (if provided by you)
• Application Details: Information submitted via puppy applications or inquiries
• Transaction Information: Details of purchases or deposits
• Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, access times, etc.
• Cookies: To improve your experience and analyze site traffic

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or applications
• Process deposits and sales
• Send updates about upcoming litters or availability
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with:

• Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website or manage email communications (e.g., GoodDog, Mailchimp)
• Government or law enforcement when legally required

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR (for EU visitors), you have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent or object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data authority

Under CCPA (for California residents), you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and why
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us at:

tami@smithdoodles.com

(541) 990-0061

6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our site and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Smith Ventures LLC

tami@smithdoodles.com

 (541) 990-0061

Business mailing address available upon request