Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BreedGrade ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered dog evaluation platform and related services (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials
• Billing and payment information
• Phone number (optional)
• Profile information

Dog and Breeding Information

• Dog profiles (names, registration numbers, birth dates)
• Photos and videos of dogs
• Pedigree and lineage data
• Health records and certifications
• Breeding history and outcomes
• AI evaluation results

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process AI evaluations of your dogs
• Manage your account and subscriptions
• Process payments and transactions
• Send administrative communications
• Provide customer support
• Improve our AI algorithms and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our Service (payment processors, hosting providers)
• Registry services: If you register dogs with BGPR, relevant information will be part of the public registry
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure data centers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@breedgrade.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information after account closure for:

• Legal compliance
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention
• Enforcing our agreements

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: