Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: http://theworkingclassdognyc.com. The Working Class provides structured dog training, boarding, and enrichment services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Information submitted through contact forms or bookings
- Dog-related information (behavior, health, history)
- Technical data such as IP address and browser type
This information is used strictly to provide and improve our services, communicate with you, and maintain the safety and structure of our programs.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
4. Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and functionality.
- Comment cookies may store your name, email, and website for convenience
- Login cookies help manage authentication and session preferences
- Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility
- Editing/publishing cookies track article changes (no personal data stored)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
6. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
7. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and manage our services
- To communicate with you regarding bookings or inquiries
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To maintain safety and operational standards
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal data. Limited data may be shared when necessary, including:
- With service providers (e.g., spam detection or hosting platforms)
- When required by law or legal obligation
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
9. Data Retention
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to allow automatic recognition and approval of follow-up comments.
For registered users (if applicable), personal information is stored in user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (excluding username changes).
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Request an exported copy of your data
Requests may be denied where we are required to retain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
12. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the website.