Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2026
Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Ayers Legends German Shepherds (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://ayerslegends.com (the “Site”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from users of the Site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect at Ayers Legends German Shepherds.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide directly to us. This may include:

  • Personal Identifiers: Your name, email address, phone number (580-704-5191), and any information you include in messages to us.

  • Inquiry Data: Details about your interest in German Shepherd puppies (e.g., color preferences: black/silver, white, sable, bi-color, black/tan, black; coat type: standard or long-haired; location/state you are inquiring from).

  • Communication Data: Records of our correspondence via email (robayershp@sbcglobal.net) or phone calls.

  • Technical Data (automatically collected): IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and pages visited on our Site. This is collected via server logs and standard web analytics tools.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data such as financial information (credit card numbers), health data, or Social Security numbers.

2. How We Collect Information

  • Direct interactions: When you fill out a contact form, send an email, or call the number listed on our Site.

  • Automated technologies: When you browse our Site, we automatically collect technical data through cookies and server logs (see Section 7 below).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • To respond to your inquiries about available puppies, upcoming litters, pricing, and shipping.

  • To provide information about our breeding program (OFA/PennHIP certification, DM genetic testing, straight-back, old-fashioned German Shepherds).

  • To facilitate puppy sales, including coordinating viewing appointments at our Southern Oklahoma location.

  • To improve our website and customer service.

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., animal welfare or business record-keeping laws in Oklahoma).

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help operate our website (e.g., web hosting providers). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or court order (e.g., to comply with Oklahoma state animal regulations or law enforcement).

  • Business Transfer: In the unlikely event of a business sale or transfer, your information may be transferred as an asset.

  • With Your Consent: Any other disclosure you explicitly authorize.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., responding to a puppy inquiry).

  • Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements (typically 3-7 years for business records).

  • Resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Using secure socket layer technology (HTTPS) for data transmission.

  • Limiting access to personal information to Robert Ayers and essential staff.

  • Storing electronic data on password-protected systems.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use essential cookies (small text files stored on your device) to:

  • Ensure basic functionality (e.g., navigating pages).

  • Understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., which pages are most viewed about “German Shepherd puppies Oklahoma”).

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals because no universal standard exists.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external sites (e.g., OFA.org, AKC.org). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Your Privacy Rights (Depending on Your Location)

Depending on where you reside (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado, European Union), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information.

  • Right to Deletion: Request we delete your personal information (subject to exceptions, e.g., legal record-keeping).

  • Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell data, so there is nothing to opt out of.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12 below. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Ayers Legends German Shepherds
Attn: Robert Ayers
📍 Southern Oklahoma (exact address provided upon appointment)
📞 Phone: 580-704-5191
✉️ Email: robayershp@sbcglobal.net

For data privacy inquiries, email is preferred to create a written record.