Privacy Policy

Last updated: [07/05/2025]
HodgePaws (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website hodgepaws.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Site and Services.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or Services.

Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, and other information you provide when you create an account, place an order, or contact customer support.
We also collect information automatically when you use the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and other usage data through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as Shopify and other service providers, to help provide and improve our Services.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and Services
  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Communicate with you about your account, orders, and customer service requests
  • Send marketing and promotional communications, where permitted by law
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and Services. These help us improve the Site, analyze trends, administer the Site, and personalize your experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information about Shopify’s use of cookies, please visit Shopify Cookies Policy.
We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, allowing you to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information with third parties to provide and improve our Services, including:
  • Service providers such as Shopify, payment processors, shipping partners, and analytics providers
  • Marketing and advertising partners
  • Affiliates and business partners
  • Law enforcement or regulatory agencies as required by law
  • Other third parties with your consent or direction

Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable privacy laws, including those in California, Oregon, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia:
  • Access and Correction: Request access to your personal information and request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
  • Restriction: Request restrictions on the processing of your data.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent previously provided for processing.
  • Appeal: Appeal any denial of your privacy requests.

Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) Notice
If you are a resident of Oregon, you have the right to:
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.
  • Appeal any denial of your privacy requests by contacting us at support@hodgepaws.com with the subject line “Privacy Request Appeal.”
  • Request correction of any factual inaccuracies in your personal data.

Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.

Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, and enforce agreements.

How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any privacy rights or submit privacy requests, please contact us at:
Email: support@hodgepaws.com
Mail:
HodgePaws
1680 Jefferson St NE
Salem, OR 97301
United States
We may require verification of your identity before processing requests and will respond within applicable legal timeframes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at support@hodgepaws.com.