Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Welcome to Skedoggle – a social media platform dedicated to dog lovers who want to share, connect, and engage with all things dog-related.

Our website address is: https://skedoggle.com.

By using our website or app, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Comments & User Content

When visitors leave comments or post content on our platform, we collect:

• Data entered in the comment form (e.g., name, email, comment text).
• The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
• An anonymised string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile picture. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here.

After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images or videos to our platform, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract such data.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience.

• If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
• A temporary cookie is set on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. This contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
• When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.
• If you edit or publish a post, an additional cookie is saved in your browser, which expires after one day.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Posts or articles on skedoggle may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may:

• Collect data about you.
• Use cookies.
• Embed additional third-party tracking.
• Monitor your interactions with embedded content, including if you are logged in to that website.

Please review the privacy policies of external websites before interacting with embedded content.

Third-Party Plugins & Location Data

We use third-party plugins on Skedoggle that may collect, process, or store location data to provide mapping and geolocation services. These plugins enhance user experience by enabling interactive maps and location-based features.

1. Spaces Engine

• Purpose: Spaces Engine is used to allow users to create and manage location-based “Spaces” on our platform. This enables features such as user-generated business listings, event locations, and interactive maps.
• Data Collected: May collect IP addresses, device location, and user-submitted location data to provide accurate map placement and filtering.
• Third-Party Processing: Spaces Engine may integrate with mapping services such as Google Maps, which may process location data under their own privacy policies.
• Opt-Out Options: Users can choose not to share location data when creating a listing or disable location tracking via device settings.
• Privacy Policy: https://spacesengine.com/

2. Open User Map

• Purpose: Open User Map allows users to share locations, pin points of interest, and create collaborative maps within the community.
• Data Collected: May collect IP addresses, geolocation data, and map interactions to enable location-based features.
• Third-Party Processing: Open User Map may use external map providers such as OpenStreetMap or Google Maps, which have their own privacy policies for handling location data.
• Opt-Out Options: Users can disable location tracking via their browser or device settings. Additionally, location-based posts and pins can be removed by the user at any time.
• Privacy Policy: https://open-user-map.com/privacy-policy

How to Manage Location Data

• Users can disable location tracking in their browser or device settings.
• If you wish to remove any location-based content you have submitted, you can do so from your account settings.
• If you have any concerns about how your location data is used, you may contact us at support@skedoggle.com  for further assistance.

How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your data to:

• Improve user experience and platform functionality.
• Prevent spam and enhance security.
• Personalise and enhance your interactions on skedoggle.
• Respond to inquiries or technical support requests.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. However, we may share certain data in the following cases:

• Legal Compliance – If required by law, court order, or legal process.
• Security Measures – To investigate security issues, fraud, or violations of our terms of service.
• Third-Party Service Providers – We may use third-party tools for analytics, hosting, or spam detection. These services have their own privacy policies governing data handling.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

For registered users, we store personal information within your user profile.

Data related to comments, posts, and interactions may be stored indefinitely unless manually deleted by the user.

You can see, edit, or delete your personal information anytime (except your username).

Website administrators can view and modify user data as necessary for maintenance and security.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on skedoggle, you have the right to:

Personally delete your account at any time under the Account section, which will remove all your posts, comments, and personal data from our platform.

Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.

Request deletion of your personal data, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage users to use strong passwords and be cautious about sharing sensitive information online.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws, technologies, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧 support@skedoggle.com.