Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1st, 2018

This is the website of Hound & Cat, LLC

Hound & Cat, LLC
129 E. 13800 S.
Suite B4
Draper, Utah 84020

We can be reached via email at hello@houndandcat.com

Cookies & Advertising: Overview

Hound & Cat, LLC takes privacy seriously. Because we gather certain types of information about our users, we want to help you understand what we gather and how we utilize this information.  This information applies to all pages located and originating from HoundandCat.com (the "site"). 

Our goal is to help inform you, the user, of how and why we gather such information and how you can modify or opt-out of such services. Please note you must be over 13 years old to shop or use HoundandCat.com

Cookies

Hound & Cat utilizes 'cookies' to enable a more joyful user experience.  'Cookies' place snippets of information on your web browser to recall previously viewed data more effectively & store data on your local computer.  

  • removing cookies:Cookies can be cleared through your browser. Consult the 'help' menu on your browser to learn more about cookies, and how to 'clear' them from your device. Removing cookies does not remove new cookies placed if you revisit the site following the deletion; cookies are placed per visit.
  • sources of cookies: The cookies featured on HoundandCat.com include cookies that are exclusively issued by us for the purpose of: faster load times, remembering item(s) added to your cart, remembering checkout preferences & order details, etc.  Other cookies, offered by third-party sites, are used for statistical purposes to ensure we are delivering preferred content to our customers.
  • purpose of cookies: We utilize cookies to ensure you have a more enjoyable shopping experience. Cookies are used to track site performance, including load time, interaction with images & products, and the number of visits to our website.  Additionally, we utilize cookies & images (which function similar to cookies) for fraud management and cross-channel promotions.
 Example of Cookie  Function
 Facebook  Cross-Channel ads. Used to deliver custom promotions on Facebook.com, and its associated sites. Located on certain products & categories to show you offers specific to your interests. No personal identifying information is obtained unless you opt to 'follow' us or join our newsletter.
 Google Analytics  Used to register website performance, including site speed, errors, the type of device used. No personal identifying information is obtained. Aids us in determining how you found us and general geographic and demographic data.
 Google Ads  Utilizing Cross-Channel ads found on various websites. Ads do not attach to any personal identifying information. If an order is made, we utilize the information to determine which ads and website(s) referrals are successful.
 Pinterest Ads Tracking Pixel  Utilizes tracking data on link(s) referring to HoundandCat.com from Pinterest.com & Associated App(s). Pixel Ads do not attach to any personal identifying information. If an order is made, we utilize the information to determine which ads and/or website(s) referrals are successful.

*this is not an exhaustive list. Click here to see additional cookies, including how to opt out.

Advertising

We utilize cookies, including pixel images (which function as cookies), to deliver custom-tailored ads regarding our products and promotions.  You may see our ads featured on other sites, such as Facebook, Instagram promoted listings, and various other sites that share a common interest. 

  • e-mail advertising: When you opt-in to our newsletter, whether it is done through our interactive website features or checkout process, you are authorizing HoundandCat.com to send you periodic newsletters. We never gather your e-mail address without your permission, however, we assume any individuals entering their e-mail address have complete authority over that e-mail address. With e-mail marketing, we do utilize your name, address, item(s) that may have been added to your cart, address, etc.  We use this information to deliver custom offers as well. 
  • e-mail opt-out: You can opt-out of your e-mail newsletter by clicking on the 'unsubscribe' link located on the bottom of the periodic newsletter.  Please note that e-mails are sent less than 36 times per year; there may be a delay between the time of signing up and opting out.
 Example of Advertisements  Function
 JustUno  While shopping / Browsing on HoundandCat.com, you may encounter pop-up offers with custom-tailored promotions. We may use your IP address, and other demographic information, to offer a custom offer for you. Oftentimes, these ads are tied to interaction, such as entering your e-mail address for our newsletter, liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, etc.
 Shopify  When shopping / Browsing on HoundandCat.com, you may encounter links that invite you to join our newsletter, or you may begin to checkout without completing successfully.  When you begin checking out, whether it is to view shipping charges, delivery options, etc. and enter your e-mail address, name, address, and products; we use that information to send you custom e-mails from Shopify to offer you assistance in completing your purchase. You may opt-out by clicking on the 'opt-out' on the footer.

 General e-mail Remarketing

 E-mails entered through any source may be utilized in cross-channel advertisements. This includes using your e-mail address to establish general demographic information using Facebook, Google Adwords, and other third-party services. This is to ensure you receive ads that are to your interests. No personal information is ever disclosed on the ads.

 

Privacy Policy: Details

We take your privacy seriously. Because we gather certain types of information about our users, we want to help you understand the terms and conditions surrounding the collection and use of that information. This privacy statement discloses the types of information we gather, how we use it, and how to correct or change it. These privacy practices apply to the website located at the HoundandCat.com and related Hound & Cat websites, pages, applications, and mobile applications (collectively, the “Site”), that you were viewing when you clicked through to this policy, which is operated directly by Hound & Cat (herein referred to as "HoundCat").

For each visitor to our Site, our web server automatically recognizes no information regarding the domain or email address except for information gathered utilizing Google Analytics and affiliate tracking software, including anonymous demographic information, anonymous transaction information, and additional details that may have not been mentioned, to better assist our customers. We collect the email addresses of those who communicate with us via email or provide email via newsletter registration and/or order form. These email addresses are used for internal review only and promotional messaging on advertisements explicitly stating 'newsletter', or orders considered 'abandoned' (where user begins checkout process without successfully placing their order).  Guests who opt to enter HoundCat newsletter campaign will receive up to 24 e-mails per year. Opting out is available via the footer of newsletter and autoresponder e-mails reading 'unsubscribe' or 'opt-out'. You may continue receiving messages until you have successfully clicked and approved the opt-out link.  Additionally, by subscribing to our newsletter, whether it is to acquire a promotional code for a one-time use, you are authorizing HoundCat to utilize your e-mail for future newsletter and marketing campaigns. Additionally, submitting your e-mail on the checkout form may automatically enter you to join our newsletter unless you 'uncheck' the specified field. Entering your e-mail address on the checkout form prior to proceeding is considered opting-in and voluntarily providing your any information entered. Please note that your email address may be used in conjunction with 'remarketing' campaigns, where 'Hound and Cat' ads may appear on third-party sites that are tailored to our general or specific product(s) you've expressed interest. We use cookies to allow HoundCat customers to log in to their account.

If you do not want to receive email from us in the future, please let us know by sending us email at the above address.

When you interact with our Site, for example by making a purchase or subscribing to an email list, we may collect information about you including but not limited to your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

We may share this information with our affiliated companies who are controlled by, who control or who are under common control with HoundCat.

We may share this information along with a record of any transactions you conduct on our Site or offline with us with a third-party advertising partner and its service providers in order to deliver you advertising tailored to your interests when you visit certain other websites. Data shared with our third-party partner is made anonymous.

We may use third parties to help us provide services and marketing to you, such as processing payments, or fulfilling orders. If personally identifiable information is provided to any of these third parties, we will require that such information be maintained by them in strictest confidence.  We may utilize the information provided to pursue any and all legal solutions for transactions suspected of fraud, money laundering, credit card fraud, and/or theft.

We use cookies to allow HoundCat customers to login to their account, if an account option is enabled. We may use technologies such as our own cookies to provide you with enhanced online display advertising tailored to your interests.

We may participate in behavioral-based advertising. This means that a third party may place a cookie on your browser, or use a web beacon, to collect information about your use of our website so that they can provide advertising about products and services tailored to your interest. That advertising may appear either on our website, or on other websites. If you would like to opt-out from having the behavioral-based advertising companies with whom we have a relationship use your information for advertising purposes you can do so by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance. Opting out will not in any way affect your use of our Site.

We may participate in demographic, interest, and location based advertising. If we do so, we will not use personally identifiable information (PII) in conjunction with this information. You may opt out or customize your demographic and interest based settings, on the Google Display Network, using Ad Settings.

Please be aware that the terms of this privacy policy do not apply to these outside websites or content, or to any collection of data after you click on a link to a third party. You will need to contact them to understand their privacy policies.

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of thirteen (13), and we request that these individuals do not provide personal information through our Site. We do not knowingly collect information from children under thirteen (13) without parental consent. Visit the Federal Trade Commission website for more information about the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

This privacy policy is subject to change. Please review it periodically. If we make changes to the policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Any changes to this policy will become effective when we post the revised policy on the Site. Your use of the Site following these changes means that you accept the revised policy.

If you feel that this Site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact us at the above addresses or email.

Terms of Use Statement You understand and agree that the owners of this site shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data or other intangible losses (even if the owners of this site have been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from the use or the inability to use the product(s) and or service(s) or any misuse of the product(s) and or service(s) in a manner not in accordance with their intended use.

IF YOU, FOR YOURSELF OR ON BEHALF OF ONE OR MORE PERSONS YOU ARE REPRESENTING WITH RESPECT TO HOUND & CAT SERVICES, DO NOT AGREE TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TERMS, YOU MUST, FOR YOURSELF AND ON BEHALF ANY SUCH PERSON(S), DISCONTINUE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, AND, IF YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER, CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNT. BEGINNING NOW, ANY CONTINUATION BY YOU IN USING THE SERVICES CONSTITUTES FOR YOU AND THOSE REPRESENTED BY YOU AN EXPRESS AFFIRMATION AND COMMITMENT TO BE (OR TO CONTINUE TO BE, AS APPLICABLE) LEGALLY BOUND BY AND TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS.

 

All images reflected on this website, content, written works of art, illustrations, verbiage, etc. is copyrighted material.  The cat-dog hybrid logo, Hound & Cat, LLC is the exclusive copyright license holder of any copyright-protected material, 2017-2018. Brand logos are used with permission and are not considered sponsors of Hound & Cat, LLC.  All brands are copyrighted and owned by their respective owners. All logos outside of Hound & Cat images submitted via Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, or directly by customers are solely copyrighted respective parties. All logos used are used with permission, and do not imply any partnership, testimonial or otherwise.