Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how ShepherdIQ (“ShepherdIQ,” “we,” “us” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (together, the “Service”). By using the Service you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Account information — such as your name and email address when you register, sign in, or contact us.
• Contributions — corrections, kennel ownership claims, photos, and other content you submit to the registry.
• Communications — messages you send us for support or other inquiries.

Information collected automatically

• Usage data — pages viewed, searches performed, and features used.
• Device and log data — IP address, browser or device type, operating system, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar technologies — used to keep you signed in and to understand how the Service is used.

Registry data

The Service catalogues information about German Shepherd Dogs — including pedigrees, show and working results, kennels, and associated people such as breeders, owners, handlers, and judges. This information is compiled from publicly available sources and community contributions and is presented for research and reference purposes.

2. How we use information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Service and its registry data.
• To authenticate users and secure accounts.
• To review and moderate corrections, media, and kennel claims.
• To respond to your questions and provide support.
• To send service-related notifications, and — where you have opted in — updates about the Service.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and technical issues.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. How we share information

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

• With service providers who process data on our behalf (for example, hosting and analytics), under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of ShepherdIQ, our users, or the public.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.

Registry content — including dog profiles, pedigrees, results, kennels, and the public roles of associated people — is publicly viewable as part of the Service.

4. Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Registry data may be retained as part of the historical record.

5. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You can update your account information at any time, and you may contact us to make a request. To request a correction to registry data, use the correction tools within the Service.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. International users

The Service may be operated from, and information may be processed in, countries other than the one in which you reside. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to those countries.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at support@shepherdiq.app.