Effective Date: July 2026

Privacy Policy

At DoggyCon, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Billing information

  • Company or organization name

  • Event registration details

  • Vendor or sponsor application information

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Referral source

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process ticket purchases and registrations

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Send event updates

  • Deliver newsletters and promotional communications

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Process vendor, sponsor, volunteer, and media applications

  • Analyze website performance

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

  • Event announcements

  • Ticket release notifications

  • Exclusive offers

  • Festival news

  • Community updates

  • Important event information

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Cookies

DoggyCon uses cookies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Enhance your browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We may work with trusted third-party providers to operate our website and services, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Analytics providers

  • Event registration systems

  • Customer support platforms

  • Social media integrations

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide requested services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Children's Privacy

DoggyCon is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Request a copy of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us. DoggyCon

Our Commitment

At DoggyCon, we believe that trust is built through transparency. We're committed to protecting your privacy while creating unforgettable experiences that celebrate the extraordinary bond between dogs and the people who love them.