Last Updated: 1/1/2025

At Crestie Charm Cottage, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information when you visit our website: https://www.crestiecharmcottage.com.


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1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms, applications, and inquiries on our site. This may include:

Your name

Email address

Phone number

Address

Family and household details (as part of a puppy application or guardian home form)

Other information you choose to share when communicating with us


We may also collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage through cookies or analytics tools (see section 5).


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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Evaluate puppy placement and guardian home opportunities

Communicate with you regarding your application or inquiry

Provide updates and announcements about available litters, programs, or products

Improve our website, offerings, and user experience

Comply with applicable laws or enforce our policies


We will never sell or rent your personal information.


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3. How We Protect Your Information

Your information is stored securely and only accessible by individuals who need it to fulfill legitimate purposes (e.g., reviewing applications or responding to inquiries). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data.

Please note that no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, but we do our best to protect your information.


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4. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data only if:

Required by law, legal process, or governmental request

Necessary to protect the rights or safety of Crestie Charm Cottage, our animals, or others

You give us written permission


We may link to third-party services (e.g., Etsy, Amazon, GoodDog) where their privacy practices may differ from ours. We encourage you to read their policies.


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5. Cookies & Analytics

Like most websites, we may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site and improve performance.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.


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6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to or correction of your personal data

Ask us to delete your data (unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons)

Withdraw consent to future communications


To exercise your rights, simply contact us at [email protected].


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7. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for use by adults or individuals acting with parental guidance. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have received such information, we will delete it promptly.


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8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or our offerings. When we make changes, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


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9. Contact Us

Have questions about how we handle your information? We’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Website Contact Form: crestiecharmcottage.com/contact-us

Thank you for trusting us with your information — and for being part of our cottage family. 🌼