COOKIE POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Happy Dogs! This Cookie Policy explains how SIA “Hotdog LV” (“Happy Dogs”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), operator of dogful.eu (the “Website”), uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, local storage). It covers the types, purposes, durations, and how you can control them.

• Transparency: Clear info on what’s set and why.
• Control: You decide which non-essential cookies run.
• Compliance: We follow GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive rules on consent for cookies and similar tech.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They can be session (deleted on close) or persistent (kept until expiry or deletion). Similar tech (e.g., pixels, local storage) also store/read info on your device and are treated under the same rules.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential to provide services you request (e.g., cart, checkout, security). Consent is not required under ePrivacy Article 5(3) exceptions, but we inform you about them.
• All other cookies (preferences, analytics, marketing): Set only with your prior, explicit consent per GDPR Article 6(1)(a); no pre-ticked boxes.

4. HOW WE USE COOKIES & TYPES OF COOKIES USED

We use first-party (our Website) and third-party (partners) cookies. Persistent cookie lifetimes vary; exact durations appear in the “Cookie Settings” panel (our CMP).

4.1. STRICTLY NECESSARY

• Purpose: Core operation and security (navigation, auth, cart, checkout, payment, fraud prevention).
• Consent: Not required (cannot be turned off in our CMP; blocking in the browser may break functionality).

4.2. PREFERENCE (FUNCTIONALITY)

• Purpose: Remember choices (e.g., language, region, display prefs).
• Consent: Required before setting.

4.3. STATISTICS (ANALYTICS / PERFORMANCE)

• Purpose: Measure visits, pages, time on site, navigation paths to improve performance (ideally aggregated/pseudonymised).
• Consent: Required; collection involves online identifiers that can be personal data.

4.4. MARKETING (TARGETING)

• Purpose: Ad personalisation, campaign measurement, cross-site tracking by partners (e.g., Google Ads, Meta).
• Consent: Required.

5. DETAILED COOKIE INFORMATION

The up-to-date list (name, provider, purpose, duration) is available in our Cookie Settings panel (Consent Management Platform). Open it any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

Key third parties: WooCommerce (store platform; cart/checkout essentials), Google (Analytics/Ads/Fonts), Meta (ads & conversions), Revolut (payments), Swotzy (shipping workflows). Check their privacy/cookie pages for details.

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some providers (e.g., Google, Meta) may process data outside the EEA. We rely on EU safeguards such as adequacy decisions (including the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework for certified U.S. recipients) and/or Standard Contractual Clauses with supplementary measures, as applicable.

7. YOUR CONSENT CHOICES & MANAGING PREFERENCES

Initial consent on first visit
Our banner (CMP) appears on first visit. No non-essential cookies load until you choose. Use Accept all, Reject all, or Customize to select categories—never pre-ticked. You can revisit settings any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

Withdraw or change consent
Adjust preferences at any time; changes apply going forward. We log consent choices (ID, timestamp, selections) to demonstrate compliance.

Browser-level controls & Google Analytics opt-out
You can also manage cookies in your browser settings (block, delete). To opt out of Google Analytics across sites, use Google’s add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

8. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We’ll post updates here and change the “Last Updated” date.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:

• SIA “Hotdog LV”
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +371 26666467
• Address: Peldu iela 26-1, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia

10. YOUR RIGHTS & PRIVACY POLICY

You have GDPR rights such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. See our full Privacy Policy for how we handle personal data, including data collected via cookies.