Last Updated: February 2026
1. Information We Collect
Heritage Hill Aussies collects personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with us. This may include:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit an inquiry, apply for a puppy, or complete a purchase.
- Household Information: Details about your home environment, family, other pets, and lifestyle as part of our puppy application process.
- Transaction Information: Payment and purchase details related to deposits and puppy sales.
- Communications: Records of correspondence between you and Heritage Hill Aussies, including emails and form submissions.
We also automatically collect certain website usage data when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This data is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and puppy applications in a timely manner
- To process and facilitate puppy sales, including deposits, contracts, and delivery arrangements
- To provide you with updates, photos, and information about your puppy before and after pickup
- To send relevant communications about our breeding program, upcoming litters, and available puppies
- To maintain records related to our puppies for health and lineage tracking purposes
- To improve our website and the overall experience we provide to visitors and clients
3. Information Sharing
Heritage Hill Aussies does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share limited information in the following circumstances:
- Veterinary Records: We may share relevant puppy health information and owner contact details with veterinarians involved in the care of our puppies.
- AKC Registration: Necessary information is provided to the American Kennel Club for the purpose of puppy registration.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our dogs.
4. Data Security
Heritage Hill Aussies takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. We store personal data securely and limit access to authorized individuals only.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
We use cookies for basic website functionality, such as remembering your preferences and understanding general site traffic patterns. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information.
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. You may choose to disable cookies, though this may affect certain features of our website.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations that may require us to retain certain records.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in any email we send or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Children's Privacy
The Heritage Hill Aussies website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Policy
Heritage Hill Aussies may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: