Last updated: 21.11.2025
At World of Dogs, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
WorldOfDogs.net is operated by Domino Services Ltd.
Our servers are hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands (EU).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1. Information you provide
When you:
- create an account
- leave a comment
- contact us via email or contact form
- subscribe to updates (if enabled)
we may collect:
- name or username
- email address
- optional profile details
- your submitted message
We do not request sensitive personal information.
1.2. Automatically collected information
When you browse our site, we automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- browser type and version
- device type
- referring URLs
- pages visited
- date and time of access
- interaction data
This is standard technical information used for site performance and security.
1.3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies for:
- website functionality
- performance and analytics
- security protection (Cloudflare)
- advertising (Google AdSense)
- affiliate links tracking (Amazon and others)
- WooCommerce cart/session handling (even if the store is not yet active)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- run and protect the website
- prevent spam and abuse
- analyze website traffic and performance
- show relevant ads (AdSense)
- allow account creation (WooCommerce user system)
- enable commenting
- respond to messages you send us
- improve content quality and user experience
- comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
World of Dogs uses:
3.1. Google AdSense
Google may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to:
- serve personalized or non-personalized ads
- limit repetitive advertising
- measure ad effectiveness
You can control personalized ads at:
https://adssettings.google.com/
3.2. Affiliate Links
We sometimes link to dog-related products.
If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate partners may track clicks using cookies.
We never promote or link to non-dog-related products or services.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, which collects:
- anonymized IP addresses
- device and browser information
- session data
- behavior flow through the site
Google processes this data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
You can opt out here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
5. Cloudflare Security
We use Cloudflare to:
- protect the website from attacks
- filter malicious traffic
- speed up page delivery
- provide CDN caching
Cloudflare may temporarily process your IP address for security reasons.
This is standard and compliant with GDPR.
6. User Accounts (WooCommerce)
Our online store may create:
- user accounts
- login cookies
- session identifiers
- order-related placeholders
We only store the minimum information required for login and account maintenance.
You can:
- request deletion of your account
- request export of your data
Email: info ‘at’ worldofdogs ‘dot’ net
7. Comments
When you leave a comment:
- your IP address
- browser information
- and the text you submit
are stored to prevent spam and abuse.
We use Akismet or similar anti-spam tools to filter harmful submissions.
8. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Since our servers are located in the EU, GDPR applies.
You have the right to:
- access your stored data
- request correction
- request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- request restriction of processing
- request data export
- withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info ‘at’ worldofdogs ‘dot’ net
We respond within 30 days.
9. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- encrypted server connections (HTTPS)
- secure hosting in Amsterdam (EU)
- Cloudflare firewall
- regular security monitoring
- restricted admin access
We store data only as long as necessary for:
- legal compliance
- security protection
- site functionality
10. Children’s Privacy
World of Dogs does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16.
If you believe such data exists, contact us and we will remove it promptly.
11. Third-Party Services We Use
We may integrate services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Cloudflare
- WooCommerce
- Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates)
- Email or CRM tools (if enabled in the future)
Each has its own privacy policy and may process data as a controller.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our site contains links to external dog-related sites, products, or services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Please read their policies before submitting personal data.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website grows.
Changes will be posted here with the “Last updated” date at the top.
14. Contact Information
For any privacy questions:
📧 info ‘at’ worldofdogs ‘dot’ net
📍 Domino Services Ltd., Hova House, 1 Hova Villas, BN3 3DH Brighton & Hove, UK
🌍 Hosting: Amsterdam, Netherlands (EU)
