Last updated: April 2026
Doggie General (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at doggiegeneral.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site. By using Doggie General, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the minimum information necessary to operate this site effectively:
- Information you provide: If you contact us or subscribe to our email list, we collect your name and email address.
- Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we automatically receive standard browser information such as your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site.
- AI tool inputs: When you use our interactive tools (Symptom Checker, Feeding Calculator, etc.), the information you enter is sent to Google’s Gemini AI via the Vertex AI API to generate your results. We do not store or log individual tool submissions.
2. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to operate this site and to serve relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work correctly if you do.
Google AdSense and advertising: This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies do not collect your name, address, email, or phone number. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic patterns. Data is collected anonymously and in aggregate. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the website and its tools
- To send you content updates if you have subscribed to our email list (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To respond to messages sent through our contact form
- To serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- AWeber — email list management. AWeber Privacy Policy
- Google Vertex AI / Gemini — powers our interactive tools. Google Cloud Privacy Notice
- Google AdSense — advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics — website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
5. Your Rights — GDPR (EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- The right to access personal data we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate personal data
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
6. Your Rights — CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Receive equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us.
7. Data Retention
We retain email subscriber data for as long as you remain subscribed. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. We do not retain individual AI tool inputs.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.