Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

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  <h2>Introduction</h2>
  <p>The Herding Instinct Institute respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide when using our website.</p>

  <h2>Information We Collect</h2>
  <h3>Automatically Collected Information</h3>
  <p>When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:</p>
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    <li>IP address and general location data</li>
    <li>Browser type and version</li>
    <li>Pages visited and time spent on site</li>
    <li>Referring website information</li>
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  <h3>Information You Provide</h3>
  <p>If you contact us via email or through consultation requests, we collect:</p>
  <ul>
    <li>Name and email address</li>
    <li>Any information you choose to share about your dog or research interests</li>
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  <h2>How We Use Your Information</h2>
  <p>We use collected information to:</p>
  <ul>
    <li>Improve website content and functionality</li>
    <li>Respond to inquiries and consultation requests</li>
    <li>Understand how visitors use our educational resources</li>
    <li>Comply with legal obligations</li>
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  <h2>Data Protection</h2>
  <p>We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law.</p>

  <h2>Cookies</h2>
  <p>This website uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.</p>

  <h2>Your Rights</h2>
  <p>Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:</p>
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    <li>Access the personal data we hold about you</li>
    <li>Request correction of inaccurate data</li>
    <li>Request deletion of your data</li>
    <li>Object to processing of your data</li>
    <li>Request data portability</li>
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  <h2>Contact</h2>
  <p>For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at research@herdinginstinctinstitute.org.</p>

  <h2>Changes to This Policy</h2>
  <p>We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.</p>
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