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Effective Date: 08/21/2024

Introduction
Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how www.connectavet.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) and John “Durk” Durkin (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “mine”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of users (“you,” “your,” or “user”) who visit our website, participate in our store, submit blogs or responses, or engage in any other interactions on our platform. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you engage with our website, whether it be through account creation, blog submissions, comments, emails, or transactions within our store. The types of information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information that can be used to identify you personally.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes data that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
• Transactional Information: This includes details about purchases or other transactions you make on our site, including payment information and order details.
• Content Submissions: This includes any content you submit to our site, such as blog posts, comments, or other communications.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services, as well as to enhance your experience on our website. Specifically, we may use your information for the following purposes:

• To Process Transactions: We use your information to process orders and transactions, including payment processing, order confirmation, and shipping.
• To Communicate With You: We use your information to send you updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support. This includes communicating with you regarding any submissions or interactions you have with our site.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We use your information to tailor the content and advertisements you see on our website to better match your interests and preferences.
• To Improve Our Services: We use aggregate data and analytics to understand how users interact with our site and to identify areas for improvement.
• To Protect Our Site: We use your information to detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and other potentially harmful activities.

How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:

• Data Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption to protect your personal and transactional information during transmission.
• Secure Storage: Your information is stored on secure servers with restricted access and is protected by physical and electronic security measures.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel with a legitimate need to access your information are granted access, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes for which it was shared and to protect its confidentiality.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business or assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly.

• Access and Correction: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies. To do so, please contact us using the information provided below.
• Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will comply with your request within a reasonable timeframe.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: durk@connectavet.org

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will continue to review and improve our practices to ensure the confidentiality and security of your information. Send me a note back with your feedback; positive or negative. Please consider subscribing and joining our group.