Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Buddy Treats (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and online store. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site or make a purchase.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

 


 

1. Personal Information We Collect

When you visit our site or place an order, we may collect:

Identifiers

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing address

Commercial Information

  • Products purchased

  • Order history

Internet / Device Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages viewed

  • Cookie data

Approximate Location

Derived from IP address or shipping address.

Payments are processed securely by Shopify and its payment partners. We do not store full credit card numbers.

 


 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only to:

  • Fulfill orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Send emails if you opt in

  • Improve website performance

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

  • Prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

 


 

3. Email Marketing

If you opt in, we may send promotional or informational emails using Shopify’s built-in email tools.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

 


 

4. Analytics & Advertising

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Shopify analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

We may also use advertising tools such as the Meta (Facebook / Instagram) Pixel to:

  • Measure ad performance

  • Track conversions

  • Show relevant ads to people who previously visited our site (retargeting)

These tools may collect:

  • Pages viewed

  • Device information

  • IP address

  • Cookie data

  • Approximate location

This information is used to improve site performance and marketing effectiveness. We do not use this data to personally identify you.

 


 

5. Cookies

We use cookies required for site functionality, analytics, and advertising measurement.

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

If advertising tools are enabled, cookies may be used to display relevant ads on external platforms.

 


 

6. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Buddy Treats does not sell personal information.

However, under California law, the use of analytics and advertising technologies (such as GA4 or Meta Pixel) may be considered “sharing” for advertising or measurement purposes.

We may share limited information only with essential service providers needed to operate and market our store, including:

  • Shopify (store hosting, checkout, payments, email marketing)

  • Google Analytics (site analytics)

  • Meta (advertising and retargeting, if enabled)

These providers are contractually restricted from using your information for their own purposes.

We do not provide customer data to data brokers.

 


 

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request deletion

  • Request correction

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

How to Submit a Request

Email: info@buddytreats.org

Please include:

  • Your full name

  • Email used on our site

  • Nature of your request

We verify identity before processing requests and respond within 45 days.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Buddy Treats does not sell personal data.

If you would like to opt out of analytics- or advertising-related data sharing (including retargeting cookies), email:

info@buddytreats.org

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.

 


 

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill orders, provide customer service, comply with legal obligations, or operate our business.

 


 

9. Data Controller

Buddy Treats is the data controller for personal information collected on this website.

 


 

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 


 

11. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No online system is 100% secure.

 


 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the current version.

 


 

13. Contact

Buddy Treats
Email: info@buddytreats.org