Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1/4/2026
Applies To: Mid-West Puppy Connections, www.midwestpuppyconnections.com
At Mid-West Puppy Connections, your trust means everything to us. We understand that sharing your personal information is an act of confidence, and we take that responsibility seriously. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your data with transparency, care, and respect. Our goal is to give you peace of mind while you explore our site, reserve a puppy, or connect with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or purchase/ reserve a puppy or related products and services. It also describes rights available to Indiana residents under the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) effective January 1, 2026. [iga.in.gov], [natlawreview.com]
Note: The ICDPA generally applies to businesses meeting certain data-volume or revenue thresholds. Even if we’re not strictly subject to the law, we align with its notice and choice principles to respect your privacy expectations.
Information We Collect:
We may collect:
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Contact & transactional data: name, email, phone, billing/shipping address, order details (e.g., puppy reservation, accessories), appointment requests.
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Account & communications: inquiries, messages, reviews, preferences, and records of communications.
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Payment information: processed via secure third‑party payment providers; we do not store full card numbers.
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Device & usage data: IP address, browser type/version, pages viewed, referring URLs, time spent, and general location (city/state) via cookies or similar technologies.
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Marketing & analytics: interactions with emails or ads, and site analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Sensitive data: we do not seek sensitive personal data (e.g., precise geolocation, health info). If needed (e.g., for financing or special veterinary requirements), we will obtain consent before processing.
How We Use You Information:
We use personal information to:
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Provide and improve our website, products, and services; process orders and reservations; schedule visits; and provide customer support.
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Communicate about your orders, appointments, litter updates, health records, policies, and promotions (you can opt out of non‑transactional marketing at any time).
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Maintain site security, prevent fraud, debug/repair errors, and perform analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
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Comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.
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With consent, conduct targeted advertising and personalize offers; Indiana law provides opt‑out rights for targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.
Your Rights (Indiana Residents)
Subject to applicability and exemptions, Indiana residents have the right to:
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Access/Confirm whether we process your personal data and access it.
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Correct inaccuracies you previously provided.
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Delete personal data (with certain exceptions).
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Data portability (a copy or summary in a portable format).
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Opt out of: (a) targeted advertising, (b) sale of personal data, and (c) certain profiling decisions.
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Appeal our decision if we decline a request.
We will respond to requests within 45 days (with one 45‑day extension when reasonably necessary and we notify you). Enforcement is by the Indiana Attorney General; there is no private right of action, and a 30‑day cure period applies to alleged violations. [iga.in.gov], [fmglaw.com]
How to submit a request: Use {link to privacy request form or email}. We may need to authenticate your identity. If you are a parent/guardian submitting on behalf of a minor, please indicate that in your request.
Data Security & Retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes described (e.g., tax/transaction records), to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes, and then securely delete or anonymize it.
Third‑Party Links & Social Media
Our site may link to third‑party websites or social platforms (e.g., Instagram or Facebook). Their privacy practices are governed by their policies; please review them before sharing data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date shows the latest revision. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our site or contacting you directly (if appropriate).
Contact Us
Questions or requests? Email {Midwestpuppyconnections@yahoo.com}