Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 21, 2026
The Canine Geronutrition Initiative (“CGI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at https://caninegeronutrition.dog/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit through contact forms, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Professional affiliation
- Message content
Submission of this information is voluntary.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
This information is used for analytical and security purposes.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Facilitate academic or research-related communication
- Improve website functionality and content
- Monitor website performance and security
We do not use personal data for commercial advertising purposes.
3. Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Enable core site functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality.
If third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are used, data may be processed in accordance with those providers’ privacy policies.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting or email service providers) solely as necessary to operate the Site.
These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain records of communication
- Fulfill legitimate operational needs
Users may request deletion at any time.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to certain processing activities
Requests may be submitted to:
caninegeronutrition@gmail.com
8. International Users
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Site is intended for academic and professional audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: