Privacy
Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Cane Blue Kennel (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a licensed commercial kennel operated by Frank Bloebaum and located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, collects, uses, stores, and shares information about you when you visit our website at canebluekennel.com, contact us, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our services.

We are committed to handling your personal information with transparency and respect. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what we do — and what we don’t do — with your data.

This policy applies to all visitors, customers, and prospective buyers who interact with our website or contact us by any means. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 2026

We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use our website.

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out our contact form, reservation form, newsletter sign-up, or purchase a puppy, you may provide us with:

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit canebluekennel.com, our website automatically collects certain technical information:

This data is collected via cookies and standard web server logs. It is used for website security, performance monitoring, and analytics only. See Section 5 (Cookies) for full details.

Information We Do Not Collect

We use the information we collect only for legitimate business purposes directly related to operating Cane Blue Kennel. Specifically:

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers solely to the extent necessary to operate our website and fulfill our obligations to you. All service providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the specific service they are providing us.

Third-Party Service Providers We Use

Other Disclosures

We may also disclose your personal information when we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary to:

— Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
— Enforce our Terms of Service or protect the rights, property, or safety of Cane Blue Kennel, our customers, or the public
— Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
— In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition — in which case your data would remain subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and help us understand how visitors use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or receive alerts before a cookie is placed. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, the right to opt out of data “sharing” (for cross-context behavioral advertising) is available — please see Section 6 (Your Rights) or contact us directly. We honor browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where technically feasible.

Depending on where you live, you may have specific legal rights regarding your personal information. We respect and honor these rights for all customers, regardless of jurisdiction.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit any privacy rights request, contact us by any of the following methods:

California Residents — Additional CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have all the rights listed above plus the right to know specific categories of personal information disclosed for business purposes in the preceding 12 months. The categories we have disclosed are: Identifiers (Category A), Customer Records (Category B), Commercial Information (Category D), Internet Activity (Category F), and Geolocation Data (Category G).

You may submit a verifiable consumer request up to twice per 12-month period. You also have the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information. For the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” right — as stated in this policy, we do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide a prominent opt-out mechanism.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention periods are:

When personal information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely. You may request earlier deletion by submitting a request as described in Section 6.

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

— SSL/TLS encryption on all pages of our website (HTTPS)
— Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant payment providers — your full card number is never stored on our servers
— Cloudflare security for protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic
— Access controls limiting who within our operation can access customer data
— Reputable third-party services (Formspree, WooCommerce) that maintain their own security certifications

In the event of a data security incident that creates a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

Our website and services are intended for adults and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@canebluekennel.com and we will delete that information promptly.

Users between the ages of 13 and 18 should have a parent or guardian review this Privacy Policy and all agreements before submitting any personal information or making any purchase.

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media profiles, and third-party services — including our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies which are independent of ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any external websites or platforms. Links to third-party services do not constitute our endorsement of those services.

When you interact with our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, those platforms’ own data collection and usage policies apply. These platforms may collect information about your device, usage behavior, and interactions with our pages.

By accessing canebluekennel.com and using our services, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully alongside this Privacy Policy.

11.1 — Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our site to transmit harmful content, attempt unauthorized access, engage in fraudulent activity, or collect data about other users without authorization.

11.2 — Puppy Purchase Agreements

All puppy purchases are governed by a separate written Puppy Purchase Agreement and Health Guarantee provided at the time of sale. That document is a legally binding contract and governs your rights and obligations as a buyer. In the event of any conflict between that agreement and these Terms, the Puppy Purchase Agreement prevails.

Key terms of our purchase agreements include:

— Deposits are non-refundable unless the kennel is unable to produce a suitable puppy
— Puppies are placed in strict order of deposits received
— The buyer must schedule a veterinary examination within 72 hours of receiving the puppy to activate the health guarantee
— If the buyer can no longer care for the dog, they must contact Cane Blue Kennel before rehoming or surrendering the animal
— The buyer agrees not to resell the dog to any retail company or establishment
— All disputes arising from the purchase are governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania and must be resolved in Pennsylvania at the buyer’s expense
— The warranty is void if the dog changes ownership at any time

11.3 — Intellectual Property

All content on canebluekennel.com — including text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by or licensed to Cane Blue Kennel and protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

11.4 — Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. We reserve the right to change or remove content at any time without notice.

11.5 — Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Cane Blue Kennel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim.

11.6 — Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from your use of our website or services are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action must be brought in the courts of Fayette County or an appropriate Pennsylvania state court.

11.7 — Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Updated terms will be posted to this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

— Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
— Post the revised policy on this page
— For significant changes, we may notify existing customers by email

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

The version of this policy in effect at the time you provide information to us governs how we use that information, unless you consent to the updated version.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Service, or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using any of the methods below. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond promptly.