Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 19, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

Welcome to Royal Bully Home. We are a Canadian-based breeder specializing in the American Bully breed.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.royalbullyhome.com (the "Site"). It also explains your rights regarding that information.

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the federal privacy law for private-sector organizations in Canada. PIPEDA establishes the ground rules for how businesses must handle personal information in the course of commercial activity, including the principles of accountability, consent, limiting collection, and safeguarding data.

This policy also addresses our obligations as an advertiser on the Google Search Network regarding user privacy and data collection.

By using our Site and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Adoption Application Data

When you submit an adoption form or puppy inquiry, we collect personal details including:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
City/State Location
Information about your home environment (e.g., type of dwelling, presence of other pets, children, fenced yard, etc.)
Any other details you choose to provide about your lifestyle and interest in our dogs.

2.2 Video-Call Contact Details

In preparation for FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Zoom video calls, we collect contact information (such as your phone number or email address) specifically to establish a secure live connection. We never record video sessions without prior written consent. All video calls are conducted in real-time for the sole purpose of showing you our puppies and answering your questions.

2.3 Information Collected Automatically (via Cookies & Analytics)

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to improve your experience, understand Site traffic, and analyze trends.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. This service collects data such as your IP address, browsing activity, and device information. This helps us improve our Site and marketing efforts.

3. Google Ads and Advertising Practices

We run advertising campaigns on the Google Search Network to promote Royal Bully Home. As part of this, we may use:

Remarketing: Google Ads may use cookies to serve ads to you based on your past visits to our Site.
Interest-Based Advertising: Google may use data about your browsing history to show you relevant ads.
User Data: Google may collect data regarding your interactions with our ads (e.g., clicks, conversions) to measure campaign performance.

Your Choices regarding Google Ads:

You can opt out of Google's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings (https://adssettings.google.com).
You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page (http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our puppies.
To review and process adoption applications.
To coordinate and schedule video calls (FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Zoom) for puppy viewings.
To send you updates, promotions, or newsletters (only with your explicit consent).
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
To run advertising campaigns and measure their effectiveness via Google Ads.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

5. Consent and Withdrawal

Under PIPEDA, we require your consent to collect, use, and disclose your personal information. By providing us with your information, you consent to our use of it for the purposes outlined in this policy.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the details provided below. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide certain services to you (e.g., processing an adoption application or scheduling a video call).

6. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website, manage email communications, or analyze data (e.g., Google Analytics, hosting providers, email marketing platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the services they perform for us.
Video Call Platforms: We may use platforms such as Zoom, WhatsApp, or FaceTime to connect with you. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

7. Data Security (Safeguards)

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect your data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy and to fulfill our legal obligations. When your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights (Individual Access)

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. You may request to review, update, or delete your data by contacting us.

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically 30 days.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites (e.g., social media platforms, vet partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Royal Bully Home

Address: 162 Pryde Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4P7, Canada

Tel: +1 (604) 259-7115

Email: [Insert Your Business Email Address]

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) at www.priv.gc.ca.

Cookies & Analytics (Additional Information)

Our website may use standard cookies to optimize your browsing experience, remember form inputs, and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies at any time through your web browser settings. For more details on how we use cookies in relation to Google Ads, please refer to Section 3 above.