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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Overview

Hamm Mercy’s Schnauzers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website to share information about our Schnauzer breeding program and to connect with families interested in our puppies. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect:
  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number (optional)
  • Any details you choose to share about your household and lifestyle
We do not collect any information automatically beyond standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited), which are used solely for site security and performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide exclusively to:
  • Review your inquiry and determine whether one of our puppies may be a good fit
  • Respond to your messages and follow up on our conversation
  • Coordinate puppy placement, deposits, and pickup logistics
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Email Communications

If you contact us, we may follow up by email or phone regarding your inquiry. We do not send promotional newsletters or automated marketing emails. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time by replying to any of our messages.

Data Retention

We retain inquiry information for as long as necessary to manage our breeder–family relationship. If you would like us to delete your information, please contact us directly and we will do so promptly.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:
  • Vercel — website hosting. Vercel may log request metadata per their own privacy policy.
  • Resend— email delivery for contact form submissions. Messages you send are routed through Resend’s infrastructure.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other behavioral tracking tools.

Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. A session cookie may be set by our hosting provider for performance purposes; it contains no personal information.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights

You have the right to:
  • Request a copy of any personal information we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Ask us to delete your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please reach out:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.