# PRIVACY POLICY
**Beaufort Dog**
Beaufort, SC, USA
# Privacy Policy**Beaufort Dog | Beaufort, SC**
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
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Beaufort Dog is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
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## 1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our services, visit our website, or contact us:
– **Contact information:** Name, phone number, email address, and mailing address
– **Pet information:** Pet name, breed, age, weight, vaccination records, and health history
– **Payment information:** Processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers
– **Communication records:** Call logs, text messages, and emails exchanged with us
– **Website data:** IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other standard analytics data
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
– Schedule and provide our services
– Send appointment reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups
– Send text messages and emails you have consented to receive
– Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
– Improve our services and business operations
– Comply with applicable laws and regulations
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## 3. Text Messaging (SMS) — Data Use & Privacy
When you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from Beaufort Dog, your phone number and opt-in information are used solely to deliver the messages you have agreed to receive.
**No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.**
**All categories of information collected — including text messaging originator opt-in data and consent — will not be shared with any third parties.** This data is used exclusively to send you the communications you have requested from Beaufort Dog.
You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying **STOP**. For help, reply **HELP**. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
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## 4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
– **Service providers:** Vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., appointment booking platforms, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements
– **Legal requirements:** When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
– **Safety:** When disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of our staff, clients, or animals
We do **not** share SMS opt-in data, phone numbers, or text messaging consent information with any third parties for marketing or any other purposes.
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## 5. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly without them.
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## 6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with applicable laws. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.
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## 7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
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## 8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Access the personal information we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate information
– Request deletion of your information
– Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
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## 9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The most current version will always be posted at beaufortdog.com/privacy-policy/. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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## 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
**Beaufort Dog**
Beaufort, SC
Email: bftdog@gmail.com
Phone: (843) 812-5394
Website: www.beaufortdog.com
