Privacy Policy

Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us at ImperialPomeranians.com. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, inquire about, or adopt one of our cherished Pomeranian puppies.

Information We Collect

To provide a smooth adoption experience and ensure the well‑being of our Pomeranians, we collect the following:

Personal Details – Name, email address, phone number, and home address (when you place a deposit, fill out a contact form, or subscribe to updates).
Adoption Information – Chosen Pomeranian, health records, pedigree, vaccination history, microchip number, and delivery/pickup arrangements.
Payment Data – Transactions are processed securely via PCI‑compliant partners. We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial information.
Website Usage – Automatically collected data (IP address, device type, browser, pages visited) to improve site performance.
Communications – Records of emails, phone calls, or form submissions to support your Pomeranian’s transition to your home.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process your adoption and coordinate safe transport for your Pomeranian
Provide updates on your puppy’s growth, vet visits, and travel logistics
Offer responsive customer care before and after adoption
Improve our website, services, and breeding program
Send occasional newsletters (Pomeranian care tips, health advice, upcoming litters) – you may unsubscribe anytime
Fulfill legal, veterinary, and ethical responsibilities for responsible breeding
Maintain health guarantee records for the lifetime of your Pomeranian

How We Share Your Information

We never sell or rent your personal data. We only share it when necessary for your adoption:

Trusted Partners – Licensed pet transport, veterinary clinics, microchip registrars, and payment processors.
Legal Compliance – If required by law, court order, or government request (e.g., USDA regulations).
Business Transfers – In the event of a merger or acquisition (under continued privacy protections).
With Your Consent – When you give explicit permission.

Data Security

We take strong measures to protect your information:

SSL encryption on our website
Secure payment gateways (Zelle, Wire Transfer, Cash App)
Internal access restricted to authorized team members
Firewalls and regular security audits

No system is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small text files) to improve your browsing experience. Types include:

Essential – For website functionality
Analytics – To understand visitor behavior
Preference – To remember settings

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may be affected.

Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external resources (e.g., Pomeranian care guides, grooming tools, pet insurance). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third‑party sites. Please review their policies independently.

Children’s Privacy

ImperialPomeranians.com is for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal/contractual obligations, e.g., health guarantees)
Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link or contact us)
Withdraw consent for specific uses
Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@imperialpomeranians.com.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

Adoption contracts and health records – Minimum 7 years (or lifetime of the dog)
Payment information – As required for tax/accounting purposes
Marketing communications – Until you unsubscribe
Website analytics – Typically 26 months

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

Know what personal information is collected, used, or shared
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website.

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