Privacy Policy — WeightMyDog
Last updated: April 2026 · WeightMyDog.com · info@weightmydog.com
Welcome to WeightMyDog.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using WeightMyDog.com you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
WeightMyDog.com is a free online dog weight calculator covering 500+ AKC-recognised breeds. The site is owned and operated by Mitchell Aldwell, Dog Growth and Nutrition Researcher.
Email: info@weightmydog.com Website: https://weightmydog.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Information you provide directly: When you use our contact form we collect your name, email address, dog breed, and message content. This information is stored securely in our WordPress dashboard via Flamingo and is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Information collected automatically: When you visit WeightMyDog.com we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behaviour including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This information is collected via Google Analytics and is used to improve our website and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your messages and enquiries submitted through our contact form.
To analyse website traffic and understand how visitors use our dog weight calculator and breed pages.
To improve the accuracy and usability of our calculators and content.
To monitor and protect the security of our website.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party under any circumstances.
4. Cookies
WeightMyDog.com uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our content and calculator tools.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyse website traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymous data including pages visited, time on site, device type, and geographic location.
This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Contact Form Data
When you submit a message through our contact form at https://weightmydog.com/contact-us/ we collect your name, email address, dog breed, subject, and message.
This data is stored securely in our WordPress database and is accessible only to the WeightMyDog team. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months before deletion.
7. Third Party Links
WeightMyDog.com may contain links to third party websites including the American Kennel Club, American Veterinary Medical Association, and other reputable sources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party sites you visit.
8. Affiliate Links
Some links on WeightMyDog.com may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our content, calculator data, or recommendations in any way.
9. Children's Privacy
WeightMyDog.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child please contact us at info@weightmydog.com and we will delete it immediately.
10. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
The right to request deletion of your personal information.
The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal information.
The right to data portability.
To exercise any of these rights please contact us at info@weightmydog.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
12. GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for collecting and processing your information is legitimate interest — specifically to operate and improve our free dog weight calculator service.
For any GDPR-related requests please contact us at info@weightmydog.com.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Continued use of WeightMyDog.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data please contact us at:
Email: info@weightmydog.com
Website: https://weightmydog.com/contact-us/
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