Last updated: March 24, 2026
This privacy policy explains how oxfordaco.com collects, uses, and handles information when you visit or interact with this website. This site is operated by Brandon E. Holmes, Animal Control Officer serving Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, West Paris, Stoneham, and the Oxford County Unorganized Territories in Maine.
Information We Collect
This site collects information in two ways: automatically through website analytics, and directly when you choose to submit it through a contact form or newsletter signup.
When you visit this site, Google Analytics automatically collects general information about your visit including pages viewed, time spent on the site, your general geographic location, the type of device and browser you are using, and how you arrived at the site. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
When you submit a contact form, the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and a description of your concern, is collected and used solely to respond to your inquiry. This information is not sold, shared with third parties, or used for any purpose other than addressing your animal control concern.
If you sign up for email updates or a newsletter, your email address is collected and stored for the purpose of sending you updates from this site. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this site is used to respond to animal control inquiries, send updates to subscribers who have opted in, and understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to understand general visitor behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information on how Google handles data, see Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Cookies
This site uses cookies primarily through Google Analytics and any newsletter or form plugins in use. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site function and help us understand how it is being used. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality on the site.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services that may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC, is used for website traffic analysis. Their privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Any email newsletter service used by this site processes subscriber email addresses in accordance with that service’s own privacy policy. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to address the inquiry. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to Google’s standard data retention settings.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to any personal information this site holds about you, to request that it be corrected or deleted, and to unsubscribe from any email communications at any time. To make any such request, contact brandon@oxfordaco.com.
External Links
This site contains links to external websites including Maine state government resources, shelter organizations, and other animal control references. This privacy policy applies only to oxfordaco.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, contact:
Brandon E. Holmes Animal Control Officer brandon@oxfordaco.com