Privacy Policy

Effective: May 2025

Introduction

This website is operated by Champaign Shih Tzu. Protecting your privacy while you visit our site is of utmost importance to us. This policy applies only to websites affiliated with Champaign Shih Tzu. If you do not agree with this policy, then you should not use the Site.

Personal Information We Collect

Champaign Shih Tzu may collect and store personally identifiable information if you voluntarily submit it, including: name, email address, physical address, telephone number, IP address, mobile device ID, information related to puppy reservations (which may include sensitive personal information), and other identifying information.

How We Use Your Information

Purposes:

  • Provide requested information (e.g., reservation invoices, upcoming litters)
  • Respond to your queries
  • Improve how you access information on our website
  • Process and consider your puppy reservation

Legal Basis: Our legitimate interests—we only use your information when you’ve asked us to, to deliver the best online experience, and to assess reservations and keep you updated.

Third Party Sharing

We do not sell or share your information without consent, except with: affiliates of Champaign Shih Tzu, technical consultants who help us operate the site, parties involved in a corporate sale, or when required by law. All third parties must keep your information confidential.

Marketing & Data Retention

We may add your name to our breed page as a reservation placeholder. We retain your information for a maximum of 1 year beyond our last communication.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when you visit our website. We use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies — Essential for website features
  • Performance Cookies — Collect anonymous usage data to improve the site
  • Functionality Cookies — Remember your preferences

For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Data Protection

We take appropriate measures to keep your information secure, accurate, and up to date. We are not responsible for third-party websites we may link to.

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

Your Rights

You may request to: receive a copy of your personal information, correct inaccuracies, receive your data in a portable format, or have your information erased or restricted.

Contact Us

Email: champaignshihtzu@gmail.com

Policy Changes

We may revise this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website.