Privacy Policy

Last Updated April 3, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how betterwild.com (the “Site” or “we”) collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or make a purchase from the Site.

Contact

After reviewing this policy, if you have additional questions, want more information about our privacy practices, or would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at info@betterwild.com or by mail at 8 The Green #22265 Dover, DE 19901.

Collecting Personal Information

When you visit the Site, we collect certain information about your device, your interaction with the Site, and information necessary to process your purchases. We may also collect additional information if you contact us for customer support. In this Privacy Policy, we refer to any information about an identifiable individual (including the information below) as “Personal Information”. See the list below for more information about what Personal Information we collect and why.

 

Device information

  • Purpose of collection: to load the Site accurately for you, and to perform analytics on Site usage to optimize our Site.Source of collection: Collected automatically when you access our Site using cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, or pixels.

    Disclosure for a business purpose: shared with our processor ShopifyPersonal Information collected: version of web browser, IP address, time zone, cookie information, what sites or products you view, search terms, and how you interact with the Site

Order information

  • Purpose of collection: to provide products or services to you to fulfill our contract, to process your payment information, arrange for shipping, and provide you with invoices and/or order confirmations, communicate with you, screen our orders for potential risk or fraud, and when in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our products or services.
  • Source of collection: collected from you.
  • Disclosure for a business purpose: shared with our processor Shopify, our shipping platform Shipstation, and our fulfillment service Quickbox
  • Personal Information collected: name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers, email address, and phone number.

Customer support information

  • Purpose of collection: to provide accurate customer service to you so that we can update your order, process refunds/exchanges, and shipping information.
  • Source of collection: Collected when you place an order on our site through Shopify and when you email us with our helpdesk platform Zendesk.
  • Disclosure for a business purpose: shared with Shopify and Zendesk
  • Personal Information collected: Any information you share with us via email is stored in our helpdesk platform.

Sharing Personal Information

We share your Personal Information with service providers to help us provide our services and fulfill our contracts with you, as described above. For example:
  • We use Shopify to power our online store. You can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
  • We may share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.
  • We use an email and sms marketing service, Klaviyo, to send you important information about your order. When you opt-in to email/sms marketing, we will also send you information about our products and promotions (with the ability to unsubscribe at any time).

Behavioral Advertising

As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. For example:
  • We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
    You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here:
    https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • We share information about your use of the Site, your purchases, and your interaction with our ads on other websites with our advertising partners. We collect and share some of this information directly with our advertising partners, and in some cases through the use of cookies or other similar technologies (which you may consent to, depending on your location).
  • We also use advertising services from Facebook/Instagram (Meta).
For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at https://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.You can opt out of targeted advertising by:
  • FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
  • GOOGLE - https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
  • BING - https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads]

Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at: https://optout.aboutads.info/.

Using Personal Information

We use your personal information to provide our services to you, which include offering products for sale, processing payments, shipping and fulfillment of your order, and keeping you up to date on new products, services, and offers.

Selling Personal Information

Our Site sells Personal Information, as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”).
  • categories of information sold;
  • to opt-out of sale use the on-site widget and select 'Please do not sell my information'

Your rights

CCPA

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you (also known as the ‘Right to Know’), to port it to a new service, and to ask that your Personal Information be corrected, updated, or erased. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information above or use the on-site widget to opt-out of data collection.If you would like to designate an authorized agent to submit these requests on your behalf, please contact us at the address above.

Third Party Pixels and Cookies

When you visit our website, log in, register or open an email, cookies, ad beacons, and similar technologies may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate these activities with information they or others have about you, including your email address. We (or service providers on our behalf) may then send communications and marketing to these email addresses. You may opt out of receiving this advertising by visiting https://app.retention.com/optout.

Cookies

A cookie is a small amount of information that’s downloaded to your computer or device when you visit our Site. We use a number of different cookies, including functional, performance, advertising, and social media or content cookies. Cookies make your browsing experience better by allowing the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login and region selection). This means you don’t have to re-enter this information each time you return to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies also provide information on how people use the website, for instance whether it’s their first time visiting or if they are a frequent visitor.
The BetterWild website uses cookies to help keep track of items you put into your shopping cart including when you have abandoned your cart and this information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS.
We use the following cookies to optimize your experience on our Site and to provide our services.

The length of time that a cookie remains on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies last until you stop browsing and persistent cookies last until they expire or are deleted. Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and two years from the date they are downloaded to your device.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can choose whether or not to accept cookies through your browser controls, often found in your browser’s “Tools” or “Preferences” menu. For more information on how to modify your browser settings or how to block, manage or filter cookies can be found in your browser’s help file or through such sites as: www.allaboutcookies.org.
Additionally, please note that blocking cookies may not completely prevent how we share information with third parties such as our advertising partners. To exercise your rights or opt-out of certain uses of your information by these parties, please follow the instructions in the “Behavioural Advertising” section above.
The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Do Not Track

Additionally, please note that blocking cookies may not completely prevent how we share information with third parties such as our advertising partners. To exercise your rights or opt-out of certain uses of your information by these parties, please follow the instructions in the “Behavioural Advertising” section above.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Complaints

As noted above, if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail or by mail using the details provided under “Contact” above. If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection authority. 

Subscription FAQ

What is the benefit of purchasing via subscription?

Subscribers enjoy our best pricing and free shipping! Additionally, you can easily manage your delivery schedule, skip or pause shipments, and modify your products at any time through your account dashboard.

With a BetterWild subscription, you can choose your preferred delivery interval—monthly, every two months, every three months, or every six months—to best suit your needs.

How can I change my next order date or skip a delivery?

To manage your subscription in this way…

  • Login to your account dashboard using your email address
  • You will be emailed a verification code which you can use to log in securely
  • In the middle of the page, choose from the pink action item buttons
  • Click the buttons for “Set Next Order Date” or “Skip Next Order” to be given the option to decide when your next order will ship

If you experience any issues managing your subscription, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

How can I change the frequency of my subscription?

To manage your subscription in this way…

  • Login to your account dashboard using your email address
  • You will be emailed a verification code which you can use to log in securely
  • Once inside your account, scroll to the bottom of the account dashboard
  • You can use the Frequency drop-down to change how often you receive a delivery
  • We offer subscriptions monthly, every two months, three months, or six months

If you experience any issues managing your subscription, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

How can I change the amount of packs I receive in each delivery?

To manage your subscription in this way…

  • Login to your account dashboard using your email address
  • You will be emailed a verification code which you can use to log in securely
  • Once inside your account, view the products in your subscription under the heading “Recurring Products”
  • You can edit the amount of each product you will receive in your upcoming shipment next to the product name and icon

If you experience any issues managing your subscription, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

Can I update my subscription's shipping address or payment information?

To manage your subscription in this way…

  • Login to your account dashboard using your email address
  • You will be emailed a verification code which you can use to log in securely
  • In the middle of the page, choose from the pink action item buttons
  • Click “Update my info” to make necessary changes to your shipping or billing information

If you experience any issues managing your subscription, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

How can I cancel my subscription?

To manage your subscription in this way…

  • Login to your account dashboard using your email address
  • You will be emailed a verification code which you can use to log in securely
  • Once inside your account, scroll to the bottom of the account dashboard
  • Click the “Cancel Subscription” button

If you experience any issues managing your subscription, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

U.S. Shipping

How soon will I receive my package?

Standard shipping typically takes 4–6 business days, depending on your location. Please note that this includes 1–2 business days for order processing.

How much does shipping cost?

For one-time, non-subscription orders, standard shipping within the U.S. is $5. BetterWild subscribers receive 25% off of their orders (including free shipping)

Do you offer expedited shipping?

At this time, we offer Standard Shipping only. Orders typically arrive within 4–6 business days, including 2–3 business days for processing.

Can I change or cancel my order?

We strive to process and ship orders as quickly as possible.  As such, our team has a limited window during which we can edit an order’s contents or cancel the order.  

Can I change my order's shipping address after ordering?

We strive to process and ship orders as quickly as possible.  As such, our team has a limited window during which we can edit an order’s shipping address.  

If you need to request a change of address, please reach out to us at info@betterwild.com as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

How do I track my order?

Once your order has shipped, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking details so you can monitor your package’s progress.

Returns

What is your return policy?

We’re pleased to offer a 30-day Guarantee that is designed to give you and your dog the opportunity to try BetterWild for the first time, risk-free. If you or your pup are not satisfied with your product for any reason, you may return it within 30 days of delivery for a refund (less our processing fee of $4.95).

To initiate a return, please contact our team at info@betterwild.com and include your order number along with the reason for the return.

How can I return an item?

We’re sorry to hear you may want to return your BetterWild product! 

To begin the process, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and include your order number along with the reason for the return. Our team will be happy to assist you.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Once your return has been processed, refunds typically take 3–5 business days to appear on your card statement, depending on your financial institution.

Product

Where is BetterWild made?

BetterWild products are formulated and manufactured in the United States.

Is your packaging recyclable?

BetterWild’s packaging is 100% recyclable. One of our goals is to eliminate the plastics found in so many pet products that end up ruining the oceans and many natural habitats. Our packaging is entirely plastic-free, and we plan to continue to do this in the future.

Will BetterWild products work with my cat?

While we truly love all animals, BetterWild products are specifically formulated by veterinarians for use by dogs. At this time, we do not offer products for cats, though expanding to feline-friendly options is something we are actively considering for the future.

What do I do if my dog doesn't like the taste?

If your dog is hesitant to try our chews, we suggest starting with half a chew or mixing it into their regular meals. Many have also found success by pairing the chews with a small amount of peanut butter or cheese!

Accounts & Payments

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept most major credit cards (including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), PayPal, Shop Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo.

If you experience any issues processing your payment, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

Do you accept prepaid gift cards?

Yes, we do accept most prepaid Visa, Mastercard, and American Express gift cards. Please ensure that the card has been properly activated and registered with a billing address before use. 

If you encounter any issues while using a prepaid card, feel free to reach out to our team at info@betterwild.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

How do I log in to my account?

To access your account, please visit our login page and enter your email address. You will receive a verification code via email, which you can use to securely log in and manage your subscription details.

If you encounter any issues logging in, please email our team at info@betterwild.com and we will be glad to assist you.

International Shipping

What countries do you ship to?

At this time, we currently ship internationally to Canada only.

We hope to expand our international shipping options in the future and will be sure to share updates as we grow. To stay informed, we recommend subscribing to our email list by clicking the yellow “Join Our Pack” pop-out on the left-hand side of our website.

How soon will I receive my package?

For customers in Canada, orders may take approximately 2 to 4 weeks to arrive. In some cases, shipments may be divided into multiple packages to help prevent delays at customs due to quantity restrictions.

How much does shipping cost?

For one-time, non-subscription orders, standard shipping to Canada is $9.95. BetterWild subscribers receive 25% off of their orders (including free shipping)

Are duties and taxes covered in your flat-rate shipping?

Customs duties and taxes are not included in our flat-rate shipping cost and may be charged by the carrier upon delivery. Please note that these fees are the responsibility of the customer and are not eligible for refund.

Do you offer expedited shipping?

At this time, we offer Standard Shipping only.

Orders may take approximately 2 to 4 weeks to arrive. In some cases, shipments may be divided into multiple packages to help prevent delays at customs due to quantity restrictions.

Can I change or cancel my order?

We strive to process and ship orders as quickly as possible.  As such, our team has a limited window during which we can edit an order’s contents or cancel the order.  

If you need to modify or cancel your order, please reach out to us at info@betterwild.com as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Can I change my order's shipping address after ordering?

We strive to process and ship orders as quickly as possible.  As such, our team has a limited window during which we can edit an order’s shipping address.  

If you need to request a change of address, please reach out to us at info@betterwild.com as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

How do I track my order?

Once your order has shipped, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking details so you can monitor your package’s progress.