Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Puppy Madness is operated by Puppies.com. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Entry Submissions

When you submit an entry, we collect:

  • Your puppy's name
  • Breed information
  • Photo of your puppy
  • Optional description

Voting Activity

When you vote, we collect:

  • Your votes (which entries you selected)
  • A session identifier to track voting activity

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Display entries in the Puppy Madness bracket
  • Track and tally votes
  • Prevent voting fraud
  • Improve our service
  • Communicate with you about the campaign (if applicable)

Photo Storage

Photos you submit are stored securely on Cloudflare R2 servers. By submitting a photo, you grant us permission to store and display it as part of the competition.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the campaign
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide basic functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request deletion of your entry
  • Opt out of communications

Children's Privacy

Puppy Madness is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please contact us through Puppies.com .