MyDogRules.com is an engaging community platform designed for dog owners who want connection, fun, and opportunities for their pets. The site brings together membership access, dog-friendly activities, helpful resources, and exciting new features like The Talent Group, where owners can showcase their dogs for potential media opportunities through photos and videos. It also encourages community bonding through meet-ups, shared advice, and support networks—especially during emergencies like missing pets. With a focus on interaction, safety, and celebrating every dog’s personality, MyDogRules.com creates a lively, supportive space for dog lovers and their furry stars.
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Terms and Conditions – MyDogRules.com (MDR)
Last updated: 25 November 2025
Welcome to MyDogRules.com (MDR) — a community dedicated to dog lovers around the world. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before becoming a member, participating in competitions, or using any features on the site.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the website or any of its services.
1. Overview
MyDogRules.com (“MDR”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is an online community for dog owners to connect, share, and participate in activities such as competitions, forums, and reward programs. These Terms govern all use of the MDR website, membership accounts, competitions, promotions, and rewards programs.
2. Membership Tiers
MDR offers three levels of access:
(a) General Visitors
Anyone may view most public content on the website without registration. Access to certain features (including posting content, competitions, or member benefits) requires membership.
(b) Mutt Member
A free membership tier that allows registered users to:
(c) Top Dog Member
A premium membership tier that includes all “Mutt Member” privileges plus:
Top Dog Membership may involve a subscription fee, which will be clearly stated at the time of sign-up or renewal.
3. Account Registration and Security
4. Content and Image Usage
By uploading content, including photos, videos, or written material (“User Content”), you grant MDR a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content for promotional and community purposes, including but not limited to:
You retain ownership of your content. MDR will not sell user-submitted images or data to third parties without permission.
You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any content you upload and that it does not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or privacy rights of others.
5. Competitions and Promotions
Eligibility:
Judging and Prizes:
Rights to Content in Competitions:
By entering a competition, you grant MDR permission to use your dog’s name, likeness, image, and entry content for promotional purposes related to the competition and the MDR platform.
6. Points, Rewards, and Redemption
Earning Points:
Members may earn “MDR Points” through various actions, including:
Redeeming Points:
7. Discounts and Third-Party Offers
Top Dog Members may access special offers or discounts from MDR partners.
8. Community Conduct
MDR is a positive, inclusive community for dog lovers. Members agree to:
MDR reserves the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate community standards.
9. Limitation of Liability
MDR provides this website “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
MDR is not liable for:
Members participate in competitions and activities at their own risk.
10. Termination
MDR reserves the right to:
Members may terminate their account at any time by contacting MDR support.
11. Privacy and Data Protection
MDR collects and processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, available on the website. By using the site, you consent to the collection and use of your data for the purpose of membership management, community engagement, and competition administration.
12. Modifications to Terms
MDR may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia].
Any disputes shall be handled in the courts of that jurisdiction.
14. Contact Us
For questions or support regarding these Terms, please contact:
Email: info@mydogrules.com.au
Website: https://mydogrules.com.au
MyDogRules.com
Last updated: February 2026
MyDogRules.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or use our website, memberships, community features, and services.
By accessing or using MyDogRules.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
MyDogRules.com is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
We collect personal information in the following ways:
When you:
Register for an account (Free or Paid)
Purchase a membership or product
Participate in the community (The Doghouse)
Enter contests or giveaways
Download digital products
Contact us
You may provide:
Name or username
Email address
Profile information (optional)
Billing information (for Paid Members)
Content you submit, post, or upload (including comments, posts, images, and messages)
Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers.
We do not store full credit card details on our servers. Payment processors handle all sensitive payment data in accordance with their own security and privacy standards.
When you access or use the site, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Pages visited and actions taken
Date and time of access
This information helps us maintain site security, analyse usage, and improve performance and functionality.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain login sessions
Remember user preferences
Analyse site usage and performance
Improve overall functionality and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – when you register, opt in to communications, or agree to specific features
Contractual necessity – to provide memberships, digital products, and services you request
Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, improve, and manage our platform and community
Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with applicable laws
You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your account settings or contacting us. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
We use personal information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Provide Free or Paid membership access
Process subscriptions, purchases, and payments
Deliver digital products and downloads
Operate and moderate The Doghouse community
Communicate service updates and important notices
Run contests, giveaways, and promotions
Improve site functionality and user experience
Protect platform integrity and prevent misuse
When you participate in The Doghouse or other community areas:
Your username and content may be visible to other members
Free Members can view activity but cannot participate
Paid Members can post, comment, react, and engage
You are responsible for the personal information you choose to share publicly within the community.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary:
With trusted service providers (hosting, payments, analytics, email services)
To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of MyDogRules.com and its users
With partner providers solely to deliver member benefits or offers, where relevant
All third parties are required to handle personal information responsibly and securely.
MyDogRules.com may integrate with third-party services, including:
Payment processors
Email communication platforms
Analytics tools
Partner service providers (such as pet insurance, veterinary services, or dog-related businesses)
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
For Paid Members:
Membership subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled
You may manage or cancel your subscription through your account dashboard
Upon cancellation, access will revert to Free Membership at the end of the billing period
Billing and payment information is handled securely by third-party providers.
If you participate in contests or giveaways:
Additional information may be requested to administer prizes
Winners may be announced publicly using usernames only
Specific rules will outline how information is collected and used for each promotion
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including:
Secure hosting environments
SSL encryption
Access controls and monitoring
Regular system updates
No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide services and memberships
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal or operational requirements.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of personal information
Withdraw consent
Object to certain processing activities
Requests can be made using the contact details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Request access to your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
MyDogRules.com does not sell personal information.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address below. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Some third-party service providers may store or process personal information outside Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle personal information in accordance with Australian privacy principles.
If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may contact us with details of your complaint. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
MyDogRules.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you access MyDogRules.com from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
Email: info@mydogrules.com.au
Website: https://mydogrules.com.au