1. Introduction
The Corner Vet ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thecornervetintro.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the Site, and the choices you have regarding that information.
This Site is informational in nature. It does not sell products, process online payments, or offer e-commerce transactions of any kind. Its purpose is to help visitors learn about The Corner Vet, our approach to veterinary care, and how to get in touch with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few limited ways:
- Information you provide directly: If you use our contact form, you may provide your name, phone number, email address, and any message content you choose to share. Providing this information is voluntary.
- Automatically collected information: Like most websites, our Site may automatically log technical information such as your browser type, device type, general location inferred from your IP address, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and comparable technologies to operate the Site and, where you've consented, to measure traffic and support advertising efforts. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories of personal information, and we do not request financial account details, government identification numbers, or health records for pets or people through this Site.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected through the Site is used to:
- Respond to general inquiries submitted through our contact form;
- Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve its content and usability;
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site;
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns run through Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads), where you have consented to advertising cookies; and
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use information collected through this Site to make automated decisions that produce legal effects, and we do not use it for unrelated marketing purposes beyond what is described here.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize cookies by category before any non-essential cookie is set. Categories include necessary cookies (always active), analytics cookies, and advertising cookies associated with our Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) activity. Full descriptions of each category, along with how to change your preferences at any time, are available in our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
Certain pages on our Site embed or link to services operated by third parties, including:
- Google Maps: Our Contact page embeds a Google Maps view to help visitors find our office. Loading this map may allow Google to receive technical information such as your IP address, governed by Google's own privacy policy.
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads): Where advertising cookies are enabled, we may use Microsoft's Universal Event Tracking (UET) tag to measure the performance of advertising campaigns. This is described further in our Advertising Policy.
We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies directly.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information collected through this Site. We may share limited information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting providers), under obligations to protect your information;
- Microsoft, solely for advertising measurement purposes and only where you've consented to advertising cookies; and
- Government authorities, where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. Data Retention
We retain information submitted through our contact form only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain appropriate business records, after which it is deleted or anonymized. Cookie-related data is retained according to the lifespans described in our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to object to certain processing activities. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. You can also manage cookie preferences at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
9. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through this Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
The Corner Vet
Attn: Shaleigh Munsch, Principal
1092 Harrison Rd, Sealy, TX 77474
Phone: (361) 218-5253