Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 8, 2026 | Last Updated: February 8, 2026

The NYC Sniff (a property of Free Dog School LLC; "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
First name (optional, if provided during signup)

Automatically Collected Information:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website
Device information

We collect this information through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Send you our weekly newsletter, The NYC Sniff
Deliver the free NYC Dog Bucket List guide upon signup
Improve our website content and user experience
Analyze website traffic and engagement
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Email Communications

When you subscribe to The NYC Sniff, you consent to receive periodic emails from us, including weekly newsletter editions and occasional special announcements or guides.

Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and your request will be processed immediately.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and newsletter, including:

Email Service Provider: ConvertKit (Kit) — to manage subscriptions and send newsletters
Website Analytics: Google Analytics — to understand website traffic (anonymized data)
Hosting Provider: Static hosting — to deliver our website

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to The NYC Sniff. Upon unsubscribing, your email will be removed from our active mailing list within 30 days.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain data protection rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing)

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@thenycsniff.com

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

The NYC Sniff is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@thenycsniff.com
Website: thenycsniff.com

Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 8, 2026 | Last Updated: February 8, 2026

Welcome to The NYC Sniff. By accessing our website and subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the following Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website (thenycsniff.com) and subscribing to The NYC Sniff newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Description of Service

The NYC Sniff provides informational content about dog-friendly activities, locations, and experiences in New York City. This includes:

A weekly email newsletter
Blog content and guides on our website
The NYC Dog Bucket List downloadable guide

3. Disclaimer of Accuracy

The information provided by The NYC Sniff is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

We do not guarantee:

The accuracy, completeness, or current validity of any information
That park rules, off-leash hours, restaurant policies, or dog-friendly status have not changed
That any specific location allows dogs at the time of your visit

It is your responsibility to:

Verify current rules, regulations, and policies before visiting any location
Assess whether an activity is suitable for your dog's temperament and training
Comply with all local laws and leash requirements

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The NYC Sniff, its owner (Dan Rice), and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

Injury to you, your dog, or any third party
Property damage
Fines or penalties resulting from leash violations or trespassing
Negative experiences at any recommended location
Changes to operating hours, admission policies, or dog policies
Dog behavior issues, including incidents with other dogs or humans

You assume all risk associated with visiting any location or engaging in any activity mentioned on our website or newsletter.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on The NYC Sniff—including text, graphics, logos, and guides—is the property of The NYC Sniff and is protected by copyright law.

You may:

Share links to our content
Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

6. User Conduct

By using our website, you agree not to:

Use our content for unlawful purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with the operation of our website
Submit false information during signup

7. Third-Party Links

Our website and newsletter may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk.

8. Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to The NYC Sniff, you:

Consent to receive periodic emails from us
Confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or have parental consent)
May unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: admin@freedogschool.com
Website: freedogschool.com
Address: Free Dog School LLC, 600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, New York, NY 10016