Privacy Policy for John Walton Online Dog Training
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to the John Walton Online Dog Training website (“the Website”), owned and operated by John Walton. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Website and courses, or engage with any of our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using the Website, purchasing services, or interacting with our offerings. This may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely via a third-party payment processor).
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile details for accessing course materials or other features.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the Website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
We may also collect information from cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide access to and manage courses, other products, or services available on the Website.
- Process payments and manage transactions securely.
- Send important updates about the Website, courses, live sessions, or support issues.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service.
- Personalize your experience on the Website and improve its functionality.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, website hosting, email communications, and analytics.
- Legal Obligations: Authorities or law enforcement if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition of the business, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance your experience.
- Analyze site performance and user behavior.
- Track preferences for personalization.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. While we strive to protect your data, no online system can guarantee complete security.
6. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website and its services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a notice on the Website. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (657) 615-9994
By using the John Walton Online Dog Training Website, purchasing courses, or engaging with our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Media Recording, Content License & Consent to Record and Collect
You understand and agree that our sessions may be recorded, including live group coaching, office hours, onboarding calls, support interactions, and any media you submit (e.g., homework clips, screenshots, messages) (“Recordings” and “Submissions”).
License You Grant
You grant [John Walton Online Dog Training] (“Company”) a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, display, and perform the Recordings and Submissions—in whole or in part—for training, quality assurance, product improvement, and marketing/advertising across any media now known or later developed.
This includes the right to use your name, likeness, voice, city, dog’s name/likeness, and statements in connection with such uses.
You waive any right to inspect or approve finished materials and acknowledge no compensation is due for these uses.
Ownership and Warranties
- You retain ownership of your Submissions; Company owns Company-created Recordings.
- You represent you have all rights and permissions to grant this license, and that your Submissions do not infringe any third-party rights.
Privacy, Opt-Out, and Removals
- If you prefer we do not use your materials for public marketing, email [[email protected]] with subject “Marketing Opt-Out.”
- We will honor opt-out requests prospectively; previously created/public assets may continue.
- We will make commercially reasonable efforts to remove future use upon request where feasible.
⚠️ Operational/training use (e.g., internal reviews, support QA) may continue even if you opt out of public marketing.
Minors and Third Parties
- You agree not to include minors or third parties in Submissions without consent.
- If a minor appears, you represent you are the parent/legal guardian and grant consent on their behalf.
- Do not include third-party music, trademarks, or media you don’t own.
✅ You agree to indemnify Company for claims arising from your Submissions.
Safety and Confidentiality
- Do not share sensitive personal data in Submissions.
- Payment data is never recorded in coaching sessions.
- Company stores recordings with reasonable security measures.
Release
You release and discharge Company from any and all claims arising out of the permitted use of the Recordings and Submissions, including claims for defamation, infringement of privacy, or rights of publicity.
No Obligation
Company has no obligation to use any Recording or Submission.
effective August 1st, 2025
