Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Who We Are
German Shepherd Now is an informational website about German Shepherd dogs. The site is operated from Belgium.
Data controller: German Shepherd Now
Contact: our contact page
What We Collect Directly
This site has a contact form that collects your name, email address, and message when you choose to submit it. This data is processed by Web3Forms (a third-party form service) and forwarded to us via email. We do not store contact form submissions on our servers. The information you provide is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Other than the contact form, this site does not have user accounts, comment systems, email signups, or any other mechanism that collects personal data.
What Third Parties May Collect
While we do not collect data ourselves, third-party services integrated into this site may collect or process certain information. Below is a summary of each service and what it may collect.
Cloudflare (Hosting and CDN)
This site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and other connection data for security and performance purposes. Cloudflare Web Analytics, which we use for aggregate traffic statistics, does not use cookies and does not track individual visitors. Cloudflare's privacy policy governs their data processing.
Display Advertising
When active, this site may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks (such as Ezoic or Mediavine). These networks use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads, including personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests. Each ad network operates under its own privacy policy.
Amazon Associates
This site participates in the Amazon Associates program. When you click an Amazon affiliate link on this site, Amazon places a 24-hour tracking cookie in your browser to attribute any resulting purchase. This data is collected and processed by Amazon under Amazon's privacy policy.
Chewy Affiliate Program (Partnerize)
This site participates in the Chewy affiliate program through the Partnerize network. When you click a Chewy affiliate link, a 15-day tracking cookie may be placed in your browser. This data is collected and processed by Chewy and Partnerize under their respective privacy policies.
Other Affiliate Programs
This site contains affiliate links to pet insurance providers and dog training courses. Clicking these links may result in cookies being placed in your browser by the respective affiliate programs. Each program operates under its own privacy policy.
Web3Forms (Contact Form)
Contact form submissions are processed through Web3Forms. When you submit the contact form, your name, email, and message are transmitted to Web3Forms' servers to deliver the message to us. Web3Forms does not use your data for marketing or share it with third parties. Their processing is governed by Web3Forms' privacy policy.
Google Services
This site may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and referral source. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We also use Google Search Console to monitor search performance. Search Console does not place cookies on your browser or collect data from visitors directly.
Google Fonts
This site loads fonts from Google's servers. When your browser requests these fonts, Google may log your IP address. This is governed by Google's privacy policy.
Cookies
This site itself sets one optional cookie to remember your theme preference (light or dark mode). This cookie contains no personal information.
Third-party services listed above may set additional cookies in your browser. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies specifically while still allowing first-party cookies to function.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing of your data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
Since we do not collect personal data directly, most of these rights apply to the third-party services listed above. You should contact those services directly to exercise your rights regarding data they have collected.
For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at our contact page.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Our supervisory authority is the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit): www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be.
California Residents
Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): this site does not sell personal information. If display advertising is active on this site, ad networks may share data for the purpose of serving targeted advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through one of the third-party services on this site, please contact us and we will take steps to address the situation.
International Transfers
Third-party services integrated into this site (including ad networks, Cloudflare, and Google) may process data on servers located in the United States or other countries outside the EEA. These transfers are governed by each service's own data protection commitments and legal safeguards.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at our contact page.