This Privacy Policy explains how Dog Track Tips ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and profile picture when you sign up via Google OAuth or email registration
Payment Information: Billing details processed through our payment provider, Lemon Squeezy. We do not store credit card numbers directly.
Communications: Any emails or messages you send to our support team

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain our service
Process your subscription payments
Send you daily tip notifications (if enabled)
Communicate about service updates and changes
Respond to support requests
Improve our service and user experience
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We share your information only with:

Lemon Squeezy: Our payment processor, to handle subscription billing. See their privacy policy.
Google: For authentication if you sign in with Google. See their privacy policy.
Firebase (Google Cloud): Our database and hosting provider. See their privacy policy.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Secure authentication via NextAuth.js
Firebase Security Rules to restrict database access
Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

Your account is active
Needed to provide our services
Required by law (e.g., tax records for 7 years)

After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytics purposes.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act and GDPR (for EU users), you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@dogtracktips.com.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management
Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with our site (can be disabled in your browser)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia, including the United States (where our service providers are located). These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:

Email: privacy@dogtracktips.com
Or via our website contact form

Last updated: 1 March 2026