Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we protect your data.

All American Dog Club is a Nonprofit Organization

We exist to serve the pet-loving community, not to profit from your data. Our mission is to connect pet owners, share knowledge, and support animal welfare. Any revenue from sponsors goes directly to maintaining and improving our platform.

Our Promise: As a nonprofit, AADC will never be sold to a commercial company that could exploit our community for profit. Your trust and data will always be protected by our nonprofit mission, not corporate interests.

No Data Sold to Advertisers

We never sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties.

Anonymous Interest Data Only

Sponsors only receive anonymous, aggregated interest category data (e.g., '500 users interested in training'). No personal information is ever shared.

Your Data, Your Control

You can view, update, or delete your data at any time from your account settings.

Nonprofit Mission

As a nonprofit, our mission is to serve the dog-loving community, not to profit from your data.

Data Shared with Sponsors

Only anonymous, aggregated data:

Anonymous
Anonymous interest categories (e.g., 'training', 'nutrition')
Anonymous
Aggregate impression counts
Anonymous
General geographic regions (country-level only)

Data NEVER Shared

Your personal information stays private:

Names or usernames
Email addresses
Specific location data
Browsing history
Personal messages
Dog information
Any personally identifiable information

How Advertising Works

AADC displays advertisements from sponsors to help fund our nonprofit mission. Here's how we handle advertising responsibly:

For Registered Members:

• You can choose your ad preferences in Settings
• Full members can opt out of ads entirely
• Ads may be shown based on your selected interests (never personal data)

For Visitors (Not Logged In):

• General ads are displayed
• No tracking or personal data collection
• Register for an ad-free or personalized experience

Questions About Privacy?

We're committed to transparency. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please reach out to our community support team.

Last updated: December 2025

All American Dog Club • A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization