Privacy Policy

Sacred Light Shih Tzu (“Sacred Light,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, www.sacredlightshihtzu.com (the “Website”).
 

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
 

By using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 15, 2026
 

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
 

• Contact us through our Website

• Submit an inquiry about our Shih Tzu puppies

• Join a mailing list or request updates

• Purchase Pup Swag or other products

• Create or submit information through an online form

• Communicate with us by email, telephone, or other means
   

Depending on how you interact with Sacred Light, this information may include:

• Your name

• Email address

• Mailing or shipping address

• Telephone number

• Information about your household or preferences relevant to a puppy inquiry

• Payment or transaction information

• Any other information you choose to provide in a message or inquiry
   

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a specific purpose and you voluntarily provide it.
 

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website hosting provider, analytics services, cookies, or other technologies.

This information may include:
 

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of your visit

• Referring website

• General geographic information

• How you interact with our Website
   

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website and allows us to improve its content, functionality, security, and overall experience.
 

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
 

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality, remember preferences, understand Website traffic, and improve your browsing experience.
 

Cookies may be placed by Sacred Light or by third-party services used on our Website.

You can generally adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
 

4. How We Use Your Information
 

We may use information we collect to:

• Respond to your questions and inquiries

• Communicate with you about puppies, upcoming litters, availability, or services

• Process and fulfill product orders

• Provide customer service

• Send requested newsletters, updates, or promotional communications

• Improve our Website, products, and services

• Understand Website traffic and visitor preferences

• Protect our Website and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity

• Comply with applicable legal obligations
   

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing appropriate notice where required by law.
 

5. Sharing Your Information
 

Sacred Light does not sell your personal information.
 

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business and Website. These providers may include services for:

• Website hosting

• Website analytics

• Email communication

• Payment processing

• Online forms

• Shipping and order fulfillment

• Website security

• Customer relationship management
   

These providers are permitted to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.
 

We may also disclose information when required to do so by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or when disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, Website, customers, or others.
 

6. Payment Information
 

If you purchase products through the Website, payment information may be processed by a third-party payment processor.
 

Sacred Light does not directly store complete credit card numbers or other sensitive payment credentials on its own servers unless specifically stated otherwise.

Payment information is handled according to the applicable third-party payment provider's privacy and security practices.

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7. Communications and Email
 

If you voluntarily provide your email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiries or, where permitted, send you information about Sacred Light, our puppies, products, events, promotions, or other updates.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in the email or by contacting us directly.

Please note that you may still receive necessary transactional or service-related communications.
 

8. Information About Children
 

Our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete the information.
 

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment services, or other websites that are not operated by Sacred Light.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those third-party websites.
 

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

10. Data Security
 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no Internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. How Long We Keep Information
 

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and complying with legal obligations.

The specific retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
 

12. Your Privacy Choices
 

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of certain personal information

• Opt out of certain marketing communications

• Request information about how your personal information is collected and used
   

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.
 

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
 

13. California Privacy Rights
 

If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended.

Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion or correction, and the right to opt out of certain forms of sharing or use of personal information.

Sacred Light does not sell personal information.

If applicable to Sacred Light based on its business activities and legal thresholds, California residents may exercise applicable privacy rights by contacting us using the information below.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

14. Do Not Track

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Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our Website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.

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15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, Website, technology, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how we protect your information.
 

16. Contact Us
 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
 

Sacred Light Shih Tzu

Website: www.sacredlightshihtzu.com
Email: info@sacredlightshihtzu.com

For more information and updates