Introduction
holisticvetdirectory ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact information when submitting a veterinary practice listing
- Email address if you contact us
- Feedback or comments you submit
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our directory service
- Process veterinary practice submissions
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. Google's Privacy Policy
Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show personalized ads based on your browsing history. How Google uses cookies in advertising
Google Maps
We use Google Maps to display veterinary practice locations. When you view a map, Google may collect location data. Google's Privacy Policy
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the website
- Law enforcement if required by law
- Other parties with your consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of certain data collection
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@example.com