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Privacy Policy

Use of the Cloud Farm's website indicates acceptance of the Privacy Policy described below.

Effective Date: June 21, 2026; Last Updated: June 21, 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how The Cloud Farm (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), operating the website CloudFarmSamoyeds.com  (the “Site”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information. It applies to visitors, customers, and users of our Site, particularly those in the European Union (under GDPR) and California (under CCPA/CPRA).

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We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

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Personal Identifiers and Contact Information

  1. Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  2. Account details if you register or create an inquiry/account

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Commercial Information

  1. Details about puppies or services you inquire about or purchase (e.g., breed preferences, litter information, purchase history)

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Internet or Electronic Activity

  1. Browsing history, IP address, device information, cookies, and usage data on our Site

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Inferences

  1. Preferences derived from your interactions (e.g., interest in specific breeds)

Sensitive Personal Information (if applicable) — We generally do not collect sensitive data like health information beyond what's necessary for breeding records or veterinary references you voluntarily provide.

We collect this data directly from you (e.g., contact forms, purchase inquiries, newsletter sign-ups), automatically via cookies/analytics, or from third-party sources (e.g., payment processors).

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2. How We Use Your Information (Purposes and Legal Basis)

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  1. Contract performance — To fulfill puppy sales, inquiries, or breeding agreements.

  2. Legitimate interests — To improve our Site, market similar services, and operate our business.

  3. Consent — For marketing emails or non-essential cookies (you can withdraw consent anytime).

  4. Legal obligations — Compliance with laws, taxes, or fraud prevention.

Under CCPA/CPRA, we use data for business/commercial purposes such as: providing services, processing transactions, customer support, analytics, marketing, and internal research.

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Specific uses include:

  1. Responding to inquiries and managing puppy adoptions/sales.

  2. Sending newsletters, updates on litters, or promotional offers (with consent where required).

  3. Improving our website and services.

  4. Preventing fraud and ensuring security.

  5. Complying with legal requirements.

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3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share personal information with:

  1. Service Providers — Hosting providers, payment processors, email services, shipping/breeding-related vendors (they act as data processors and are contractually bound).

  2. Professional Advisors — Lawyers, accountants.

  3. Business Transfers — In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

  4. Legal Authorities — When required by law.

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CCPA-Specific: In the past 12 months, we have [disclosed the above categories to service providers for business purposes]. We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA (no monetary exchange for personal data). If this changes, we will update this policy and provide opt-out options.

We do not knowingly sell data of minors under 16.

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4. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA (GDPR)

If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records), or resolve disputes. Typical periods: contact inquiries (as long as relevant), purchase records (7 years for accounting), marketing consent (until withdrawn).

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6. Your Rights

GDPR Rights (for EU/EEA individuals):

  1. Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.

  2. Withdraw consent.

  3. Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., your local data protection authority).

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CCPA/CPRA Rights (for California residents):

  1. Right to Know — Request categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and disclosures.

  2. Right to Delete — Request deletion of your personal information (subject to exceptions).

  3. Right to Correct — Request correction of inaccurate information.

  4. Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing — (If applicable; we provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link).

  5. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information (if collected).

  6. Right to Non-Discrimination — You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights.

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To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within required timelines (e.g., 45 days for CCPA, 1 month for GDPR, extendable where permitted). Verification may be required for security.

Submission Methods: Email or the contact form on our Site.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies for site functionality, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and performance. You can manage preferences via browser settings or our cookie banner (if implemented). For details, see our [Cookie Policy] if separate.

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8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

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9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without verifiable parental consent where required.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will post the revised version with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be notified via the Site or email where appropriate.

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11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints:

  1. Email: cloudfarmsamoyeds@gmail.com. Or use the Contact submission form on this website.

Data Controller (GDPR): The Cloud Farm CCPA Designated Contact: Email cloudfarmsamoyeds@gmail.com. Or use our Contact Form on this website.

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