Springfield MO Dog Training Club
Effective Date: July 2, 2026
The Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club (SMDTC) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, www.smdtc.org, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, register for classes or events, create a member account, make a payment, or contact us, we may collect information including:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Member account information
- Dog information provided during class or event registration
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor—we do not store complete credit card numbers)
- Information you submit through contact forms or email
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring websites
This information helps us improve the performance and security of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process class, event, and membership registrations
- Communicate with members, students, exhibitors, and visitors
- Process payments
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain member accounts
- Send registration confirmations and club communications
- Improve our website and services
- Protect the security of our website and users
- Comply with applicable laws
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Payment Information
Online payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. SMDTC does not retain complete credit card information on its servers.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and collect anonymous website usage statistics.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party providers for services such as:
- Website hosting
- Payment processing
- Email communications
- Event or class registration
- Website analytics
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you:
- Registration confirmations
- Membership information
- Event announcements
- Class updates
- Club newsletters
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails. Important transactional emails related to your registrations or membership may still be sent.
Member Accounts
If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Please notify us promptly if you believe your account has been compromised.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without the involvement of a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can remove it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including organizations such as the American Kennel Club and other related resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- Review the personal information we maintain about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
- Update your contact information
Some information may be retained as required for legal, financial, or organizational recordkeeping.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club
454 N. Farm Road 223
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: (417) 862-7967
Email: info@smdtc.org