Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Brivox ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website at brivox.org (the "Site").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Contact Information: Name, email, and message content when you use our contact form
• Communications: Any information you provide when you communicate with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 4 below)
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings
• Usage Data: How you interact with our Site and its features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver content, reviews, and pet care information you request
• Communications: To send you newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Improve Our Site: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google Ads and other advertising partners

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to display advertisements on our Site. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior. To learn more about Google's privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our Site. These services may collect information about your use of our Site and other websites.

5.3 Affiliate Links

Our Site may contain affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletters and marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 13.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete personal information we have collected
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 13.

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.