Privacy Policy
DogeThrift ("we," "us," or "our") operates dogethrift.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Automatically collected data: When you visit DogeThrift, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site via analytics tools.
- Cookies and tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and serve relevant advertisements. See Section 5 for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver and improve the DogeThrift website and services
- To send you newsletters and deal alerts (only if you subscribed)
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense and affiliate partners
- To analyze site traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics or similar)
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Affiliate Disclosure
DogeThrift participates in affiliate advertising programs. When you click a deal link or purchase through a link on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This includes (but is not limited to) the Amazon Associates Program, Bitrefill, Ledger, Trezor, Gemini, and other crypto and retail affiliate programs. All affiliate relationships are disclosed where legally required.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This statement is required by the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255).
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google AdSense / Google Analytics: For advertising and analytics. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You can opt out at adssettings.google.com.
- CoinGecko API: Used to display live DOGE price data. No personal data is transmitted.
- Amazon Associates: We link to Amazon products. Amazon has its own Privacy Notice.
- Email service providers: If you subscribe, your email is processed by our email platform (Amazon SES) per the applicable provider privacy policy.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and affiliate partners to show relevant ads.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain email addresses of newsletter subscribers until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per the default settings of our analytics provider. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time (unsubscribe link in every email)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@dogethrift.com.
8. Children's Privacy
DogeThrift is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, email privacy@dogethrift.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of DogeThrift after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us at privacy@dogethrift.com.