CCPA Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy was last updated on March 20, 2024.

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy was generated by TermsFeed CCPA Privacy Policy Template.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • "Account" means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

  • "Business", for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), refers to the Company as the legal entity that collects Consumers' personal information and determines the purposes and means of the processing of Consumers' personal information, or on behalf of which such information is collected and that alone, or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers' personal information, that does business in the State of California.

  • "Company" (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Boil and Broth

  • "Country" refers to United Kingdom.

  • "Consumer", for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means a natural person who is a California resident. A resident, as defined in the law, includes (1) every individual who is in the USA for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, and (2) every individual who is domiciled in the USA who is outside the USA for a temporary or transitory purpose.

  • "Cookies" are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

  • "Data Controller", for the purposes of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), refers to the Company as the legal person which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.

  • "Device" means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

  • "Do Not Track" (DNT) is a concept that has been promoted by US regulatory authorities, in particular the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the Internet industry to develop and implement a mechanism for allowing internet users to control the tracking of their online activities across websites.

  • "Personal Data" is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

    For the purposes of the CCPA, Personal Data means any information that identifies, relates to, describes or is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with You.

  • "Sale", for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a Consumer's personal information to another business or a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.

  • "Service" refers to the Website.

  • "Service Provider" means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.

  • "Usage Data" refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

  • "Website" refers to Boil and Broth, accessible from https://boilandbroth.com

  • "You" means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address

  • First name and last name

  • Phone number

  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City

  • Usage Data

Access account information
Email format: example@mailserver.domain
Edit account information
Email format: example@mailserver.domain
Show all requests
Email format: example@mailserver.domain
Delete account information
Email format: example@mailserver.domain

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:

  • Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. 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, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
  • Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies

    Type: Session Cookies

    Administered by: Us

    Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

    Type: Persistent Cookies

    Administered by: Us

    Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.

  • Functionality Cookies

    Type: Persistent Cookies

    Administered by: Us

    Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

  • Tracking and Performance Cookies

    Type: Persistent Cookies

    Administered by: Third-Parties

    Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.

  • To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.

  • For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.

  • To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.

  • To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.

  • To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.

  • For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.

  • For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience.

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, for payment processing, to contact You.
  • For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.
  • With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
  • With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
  • With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside.
  • With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

The Service Providers We use may have access to Your Personal Data. These third-party vendors collect, store, use, process and transfer information about Your activity on Our Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies.

Analytics

We may use third-party Service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

Email Marketing

We may use Your Personal Data to contact You with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to You. You may opt-out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from Us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email We send or by contacting Us.

CCPA Privacy

This privacy notice section for California residents supplements the information contained in Our Privacy Policy and it applies solely to all visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular Consumer or Device. The following is a list of categories of personal information which we may collect or may have been collected from California residents within the last twelve (12) months.

Please note that the categories and examples provided in the list below are those defined in the CCPA. This does not mean that all examples of that category of personal information were in fact collected by Us, but reflects our good faith belief to the best of our knowledge that some of that information from the applicable category may be and may have been collected. For example, certain categories of personal information would only be collected if You provided such personal information directly to Us.

  • Category A: Identifiers.

    Examples: A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, driver's license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers.

    Collected: Yes.

  • Category B: Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)).

    Examples: A name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics or description, address, telephone number, passport number, driver's license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information. Some personal information included in this category may overlap with other categories.

    Collected: Yes.

  • Category C: Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law.

    Examples: Age (40 years or older), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information (including familial genetic information).

    Collected: No.

  • Category D: Commercial information.

    Examples: Records and history of products or services purchased or considered.

    Collected: Yes.

  • Category E: Biometric information.

    Examples: Genetic, physiological, behavioral, and biological characteristics, or activity patterns used to extract a template or other identifier or identifying information, such as, fingerprints, faceprints, and voiceprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, gait, or other physical patterns, and sleep, health, or exercise data.

    Collected: No.

  • Category F: Internet or other similar network activity.

    Examples: Interaction with our Service or advertisement.

    Collected: Yes.

  • Category G: Geolocation data.

    Examples: Approximate physical location.

    Collected: No.

  • Category H: Sensory data.

    Examples: Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information.

    Collected: No.

  • Category I: Professional or employment-related information.

    Examples: Current or past job history or performance evaluations.

    Collected: No.

  • Category J: Non-public education information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99)).

    Examples: Education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf, such as grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student identification codes, student financial information, or student disciplinary records.

    Collected: No.

  • Category K: Inferences drawn from other personal information.

    Examples: Profile reflecting a person's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

    Collected: No.

Under CCPA, personal information does not include:

  • Publicly available information from government records
  • Deidentified or aggregated consumer information
  • Information excluded from the CCPA's scope, such as:
    • Health or medical information covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) or clinical trial data
    • Personal Information covered by certain sector-specific privacy laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) or California Financial Information Privacy Act (FIPA), and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994

Sources of Personal Information

We obtain the categories of personal information listed above from the following categories of sources:

  • Directly from You. For example, from the forms You complete on our Service, preferences You express or provide through our Service, or from Your purchases on our Service.
  • Indirectly from You. For example, from observing Your activity on our Service.
  • Automatically from You. For example, through cookies We or our Service Providers set on Your Device as You navigate through our Service.
  • From Service Providers. For example, third-party vendors to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, third-party vendors for payment processing, or other third-party vendors that We use to provide the Service to You.

Use of Personal Information for Business Purposes or Commercial Purposes

We may use or disclose personal information We collect for "business purposes" or "commercial purposes" (as defined under the CCPA), which may include the following examples:

  • To operate our Service and provide You with our Service.
  • To provide You with support and to respond to Your inquiries, including to investigate and address Your concerns and monitor and improve our Service.
  • To fulfill or meet the reason You provided the information. For example, if You share Your contact information to ask a question about our Service, We will use that personal information to respond to Your inquiry. If You provide Your personal information to purchase a product or service, We will use that information to process Your payment and facilitate delivery.
  • To respond to law enforcement requests and as required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulations.
  • As described to You when collecting Your personal information or as otherwise set forth in the CCPA.
  • For internal administrative and auditing purposes.
  • To detect security incidents and protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent or illegal activity, including, when necessary, to prosecute those responsible for such activities.

Please note that the examples provided above are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive. For more details on how we use this information, please refer to the "Use of Your Personal Data" section.

If We decide to collect additional categories of personal information or use the personal information We collected for materially different, unrelated, or incompatible purposes We will update this Privacy Policy.

Disclosure of Personal Information for Business Purposes or Commercial Purposes

We may use or disclose and may have used or disclosed in the last twelve (12) months the following categories of personal information for business or commercial purposes:

  • Category A: Identifiers
  • Category B: Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e))
  • Category D: Commercial information
  • Category F: Internet or other similar network activity

Please note that the categories listed above are those defined in the CCPA. This does not mean that all examples of that category of personal information were in fact disclosed, but reflects our good faith belief to the best of our knowledge that some of that information from the applicable category may be and may have been disclosed.

When We disclose personal information for a business purpose or a commercial purpose, We enter a contract that describes the purpose and requires the recipient to both keep that personal information confidential and not use it for any purpose except performing the contract.

Sale of Personal Information

As defined in the CCPA, "sell" and "sale" mean selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a consumer's personal information by the business to a third party for valuable consideration. This means that We may have received some kind of benefit in return for sharing personal information, but not necessarily a monetary benefit.

Please note that the categories listed below are those defined in the CCPA. This does not mean that all examples of that category of personal information were in fact sold, but reflects our good faith belief to the best of our knowledge that some of that information from the applicable category may be and may have been shared for value in return.

We may sell and may have sold in the last twelve (12) months the following categories of personal information:

  • Category A: Identifiers
  • Category B: Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e))
  • Category D: Commercial information
  • Category F: Internet or other similar network activity

Share of Personal Information

We may share Your personal information identified in the above categories with the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers
  • Payment processors
  • Our affiliates
  • Our business partners
  • Third party vendors to whom You or Your agents authorize Us to disclose Your personal information in connection with products or services We provide to You

Sale of Personal Information of Minors Under 16 Years of Age

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under the age of 16 through our Service, although certain third party websites that we link to may do so. These third-party websites have their own terms of use and privacy policies and we encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and instruct their children to never provide information on other websites without their permission.

We do not sell the personal information of Consumers We actually know are less than 16 years of age, unless We receive affirmative authorization (the "right to opt-in") from either the Consumer who is between 13 and 16 years of age, or the parent or guardian of a Consumer less than 13 years of age. Consumers who opt-in to the sale of personal information may opt-out of future sales at any time. To exercise the right to opt-out, You (or Your authorized representative) may submit a request to Us by contacting Us.

If You have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 (or 16) has provided Us with personal information, please contact Us with sufficient detail to enable Us to delete that information.

Your Rights under the CCPA

The CCPA provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. If You are a resident of California, You have the following rights:

  • The right to notice. You have the right to be notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
  • The right to request. Under CCPA, You have the right to request that We disclose information to You about Our collection, use, sale, disclosure for business purposes and share of personal information. Once We receive and confirm Your request, We will disclose to You:
    • The categories of personal information We collected about You
    • The categories of sources for the personal information We collected about You
    • Our business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling that personal information
    • The categories of third parties with whom We share that personal information
    • The specific pieces of personal information We collected about You
    • If we sold Your personal information or disclosed Your personal information for a business purpose, We will disclose to You:
      • The categories of personal information categories sold
      • The categories of personal information categories disclosed
  • The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data (opt-out). You have the right to direct Us to not sell Your personal information. To submit an opt-out request please contact Us.
  • The right to delete Personal Data. You have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data, subject to certain exceptions. Once We receive and confirm Your request, We will delete (and direct Our Service Providers to delete) Your personal information from our records, unless an exception applies. We may deny Your deletion request if retaining the information is necessary for Us or Our Service Providers to:
    • Complete the transaction for which We collected the personal information, provide a good or service that You requested, take actions reasonably anticipated within the context of our ongoing business relationship with You, or otherwise perform our contract with You.
    • Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible for such activities.
    • Debug products to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality.
    • Exercise free speech, ensure the right of another consumer to exercise their free speech rights, or exercise another right provided for by law.
    • Comply with the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (Cal. Penal Code § 1546 et. seq.).
    • Engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific, historical, or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable ethics and privacy laws, when the information's deletion may likely render impossible or seriously impair the research's achievement, if You previously provided informed consent.
    • Enable solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with consumer expectations based on Your relationship with Us.
    • Comply with a legal obligation.
    • Make other internal and lawful uses of that information that are compatible with the context in which You provided it.
  • The right not to be discriminated against. You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of Your consumer's rights, including by:
    • Denying goods or services to You
    • Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties
    • Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to You
    • Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services

Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights

In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if You are a California resident, You can contact Us:

  • By visiting this page on our website: https://boilandbroth.com
  • By sending us an email: info@boilandbroth.com

Only You, or a person registered with the California Secretary of State that You authorize to act on Your behalf, may make a verifiable request related to Your personal information.

Your request to Us must:

  • Provide sufficient information that allows Us to reasonably verify You are the person about whom We collected personal information or an authorized representative
  • Describe Your request with sufficient detail that allows Us to properly understand, evaluate, and respond to it

We cannot respond to Your request or provide You with the required information if we cannot:

  • Verify Your identity or authority to make the request
  • And confirm that the personal information relates to You

We will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving Your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary and with prior notice.

Any disclosures We provide will only cover the 12-month period preceding the verifiable request's receipt.

For data portability requests, We will select a format to provide Your personal information that is readily usable and should allow You to transmit the information from one entity to another entity without hindrance.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of Your personal information. Once We receive and confirm a verifiable consumer request from You, we will stop selling Your personal information. To exercise Your right to opt-out, please contact Us.

The Service Providers we partner with (for example, our analytics or advertising partners) may use technology on the Service that sells personal information as defined by the CCPA law. If you wish to opt out of the use of Your personal information for interest-based advertising purposes and these potential sales as defined under CCPA law, you may do so by following the instructions below.

Please note that any opt out is specific to the browser You use. You may need to opt out on every browser that You use.

Website

You can opt out of receiving ads that are personalized as served by our Service Providers by following our instructions presented on the Service:

The opt out will place a cookie on Your computer that is unique to the browser You use to opt out. If you change browsers or delete the cookies saved by your browser, You will need to opt out again.

Mobile Devices

Your mobile device may give You the ability to opt out of the use of information about the apps You use in order to serve You ads that are targeted to Your interests:

  • "Opt out of Interest-Based Ads" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android devices
  • "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS devices

You can also stop the collection of location information from Your mobile device by changing the preferences on Your mobile device.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

November 2024 By Rachel Down 

Note: At the time of writing this report, results for one more dog is still pending. This additional result may provide further insights into the effects of bone broth supplementation on the canine gut microbiome and will be incorporated into the study’s final analysis.

Disclosure:

This research was conducted by Boil and Broth, in collaboration with Biome4Pets and Aberystwyth University, to evaluate and demonstrate the potential benefits of bone broth for canine gut health. This study was not an approved scientific study and therefore has not undergone peer review. It was conducted as an internal research project by the product’s manufacturers to test their product’s impact on canine gut microbiome diversity and specific bacterial genera levels.

For this study, Boil and Broth also chose to work with Anna Webb, a nationally recognised expert in canine nutrition, to provide additional expertise in evaluating and interpreting results. 

Comments from all three parties are written at the end of the study.

Summary of Highlights

Introduction

  1. Study Objective: To evaluate the impact of a 4-week bone broth supplementation on gut microbiome diversity in 33 dogs, focusing on Helicobacter, Clostridium, and Bifidobacterium.
  2. Importance of Gut Health: A balanced gut microbiome supports digestion, immune function, and skin condition, making it critical for canine wellness.

Diversity of Gut Bacteria

  1. Increase in Gut Diversity: 96.88% of the dogs experienced an increase in bacterial diversity after bone broth supplementation, promoting gut ecosystem stability.
  2. Enhanced Impact on Balanced Diets: The most significant diversity increases were observed in dogs with balanced or varied diets, suggesting bone broth works synergistically with nutrient-rich diets.

Helicobacter

  1. Significant Reduction: Helicobacter levels decreased by 96.97% across participants, indicating bone broth’s effectiveness in regulating this potentially harmful bacteria.
  2. Influential Factors:
  • Diet: High-fibre and raw diets paired with bone broth led to greater reductions.
  • Age: Older dogs experienced slightly greater reductions in Helicobacter levels.

3. Inflammation Reduction: Lower Helicobacter levels correlated with reduced gut inflammation, supporting overall gut integrity.

Clostridium sensu stricto

  1. Marked Decrease: 87.1% of dogs showed reductions in Clostridium levels, bringing most closer to the ideal threshold (<0.5%).
  2. Gut Health Benefits: Lower Clostridium levels reduced risks of leaky gut syndrome and systemic inflammation, indicating improved gut barrier function.

Bifidobacterium

  1. Dramatic Increase: Bifidobacterium levels rose by an average of 1562.86%, with every participant showing growth in this beneficial bacteria.
  2. Dietary Impact: Dogs on high-fibre and raw diets experienced the most significant increases, highlighting the prebiotic effect of bone broth when paired with fibre-rich foods.

When discussing high fibre diets this refers to diets inclusive of a range of vegetables, and some fruits.

1. Introduction 

Objective:

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 4-week bone broth supplementation on the gut microbiome diversity of 33 canine participants, none of whom had been given bone broth prior to the study. The analysis focused on three primary bacterial genera—helicobacter, clostridium sensu stricto, and bifidobacterium—alongside overall bacterial diversity. 

Background:

The canine subjects in this study represented a diverse range of breeds, sizes, and ages. This diversity allowed for an analysis of how bone broth supplementation might affect dogs with varying physiological and environmental backgrounds, providing insights into how factors like age, diet, household environment, and reproductive status may influence outcomes. A balanced gut microbiome is critical for canine health, impacting digestion, immune function, and skin condition. This study investigated the effects of adding bone broth to each dog’s regular diet, assessing changes in beneficial and potentially harmful bacterial populations. 

2. Diversity of Gut Bacteria 

What is Gut Bacterial Diversity? 

Definition and Importance:

Gut bacterial diversity refers to the variety of bacterial species present within the gastrointestinal tract. A diverse gut microbiome is considered beneficial because it offers resilience against pathogens, supports efficient digestion, and promotes a balanced immune response. A wide range of bacterial species provides functional redundancy, meaning that even if some bacterial groups are suppressed, others can fulfill similar roles, maintaining gut stability. 

Expected Species Variety in Canine Gut Microbiomes:

A healthy canine gut typically hosts dozens of bacterial species across different genera, although the exact composition can vary based on diet, age, breed, and environmental factors. Ideally, a dog’s gut microbiome includes a balance of beneficial bacteria like bifidobacterium and lactobacillus, as well as a moderate presence of other commensal bacteria that support gut health. The more diverse a dog's gut microbiome is, then the better health they will have. Normal range for the number of species in the gut is 300-500 different bacteria. Anything lower and a dog's health is compromised, anything higher and a dog has a better chance of longterm wellness.

Common Bacterial Groups in the Canine Gut 

Dominant Genera: 

Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes: These two phyla make up the majority of bacteria in the canine gut. Firmicutes, which includes genera like Lactobacillus and Clostridium, are involved in nutrient absorption and energy regulation. Bacteroidetes, on the other hand, aid in the breakdown of complex carbohydrates, contributing to efficient digestion and nutrient availability. 

Bifidobacterium:

Part of the Actinobacteria phylum, bifidobacterium is known for its beneficial roles in digestion and immune modulation. It is often found in high numbers in dogs with balanced diets and is commonly associated with gut health and resilience. 

Lactobacillus:

Another beneficial genus within Firmicutes, lactobacillus supports gut integrity and aids in maintaining an acidic environment that inhibits pathogenic bacterial growth. 

Less Influential Bacteria: 

Proteobacteria:

While small amounts of Proteobacteria (e.g., Escherichia and Helicobacter) are typically present in healthy dogs, an overabundance can signal gut dysbiosis or imbalance. These bacteria are less influential in a healthy gut due to their limited beneficial functions, with high levels often linked to gastrointestinal disturbances. 

Fusobacterium:

Though sometimes present in low numbers, Fusobacterium generally has a minor functional role in the canine gut compared to more dominant genera like Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes. 

Diversity Change Overview in This Study: 

Increase in Bacterial Diversity:

Following the bone broth supplementation, approximately 96.88% of the dogs in the study exhibited an increase in bacterial diversity. This enhancement in diversity suggests that bone broth, as a supplementary addition to the regular diet, may positively influence microbial variety and gut ecosystem stability. 

Correlation with Diet: 

Diet Type with Bone Broth Supplementation: 

Dogs consuming bone broth as a dietary supplement to their normal diet showed marked increases in bacterial diversity, with the most notable effects observed in dogs already on balanced or varied diets. These findings suggest that bone broth may support microbial diversity, particularly when paired with a diet that provides a range of nutrients. 

The chart opposite shows an average diversity score before and after bone broth. As you can see there was an overall average increase before and after bone broth for 4 weeks.

This chart shows us the average number of species in 32 dogs before and after 4 weeks of bone broth. Again you can see there was an increase taking the average number of species to nearly 500 which is considered better for dogs. Lower than 400 species can show as digestive problems in your dog.

3. Helicobacter Analysis 

Background on Helicobacter: 

Description and Role: 

Helicobacter species are naturally present in the gastrointestinal tracts of mammals, including dogs. While certain helicobacter species, such as Helicobacter pylori, can exist harmlessly at low levels, an overgrowth is associated with adverse health effects. Helicobacter species thrive in the stomach's acidic environment, where they can contribute to gut discomfort if left unchecked. 

Ideal Levels for a Healthy Gut: 

In a balanced canine gut, helicobacter levels are typically less than 1% of the total microbiome. Levels above this threshold can indicate an imbalance, as an overgrowth of helicobacter is associated with inflammation and digestive discomfort. In this study, all dogs began with helicobacter levels of 1% or more, highlighting a common prevalence of elevated helicobacter in the sample group before bone broth supplementation.

Link to Gut Inflammation: 

An overgrowth of helicobacter has been increasingly associated with gut inflammation. This inflammation occurs as the immune system responds to excess helicobacter, leading to disruptions in the gut lining and increased permeability. Chronic inflammation from high helicobacter levels can compromise gut integrity, potentially allowing pathogens to enter the bloodstream and causing systemic health issues. 

Percentage of Decrease: 

The study observed a 96.97% reduction in helicobacter levels across the canine participants after bone broth supplementation. This significant decrease suggests that bone broth, when added to a dog’s regular diet, may play an effective role in regulating helicobacter levels and supporting a balanced gut environment.

Correlation with Other Factors: 

Diet Type: 

Dogs supplemented with bone broth as part of their regular diet saw a significant reduction in helicobacter levels, with slightly more pronounced reductions in dogs consuming high-fibre and raw food diets. This trend may indicate that bone broth, in conjunction with specific diet types, can contribute to moderating helicobacter populations and reducing inflammation risks. 

Age:

There was a weak negative correlation with age, indicating that older dogs may experience slightly greater helicobacter reductions compared to younger dogs. 

Household Composition: 

Dogs from multi-pet households exhibited more notable reductions in helicobacter, possibly due to increased environmental microbial exposures that interact with the microbiome and enhance the broth’s impact. 

Feeding Frequency: 

Feeding frequency did not show a notable effect on helicobacter levels, suggesting that the reduction was primarily related to diet and other factors. 

Spayed/Neutered Status: 

Neutered dogs experienced slightly higher reductions in helicobacter compared to intact dogs, although the difference was minimal. 

The chart on the right shows the average helicobacter making up the total % of the canine gut microbiome. Anything above 1% can show as digestive discomfort and inflammation.

As you can see that after 4 weeks of bone broth, the average total % of the canines on the study fell to 1.36%

4. Clostridium Sensu Stricto Analysis 

Background on Clostridium sensu stricto: 

Description and Role: Clostridium is a genus that includes both benign and pathogenic species. In healthy canines, clostridium typically comprises less than 0.5% of the total gut microbiome. Higher levels may indicate an imbalance, as some species within this genus, such as Clostridium perfringens, are associated with gastrointestinal disorders. 

Association with Inflammation and Leaky Gut: 

An overgrowth of clostridium has been linked to gut wall inflammation, a response that occurs as the immune system attempts to control pathogenic bacterial populations. This inflammatory response can lead to increased gut permeability, often referred to as "leaky gut syndrome," where the gut barrier becomes compromised. This allows pathogens and toxins to pass into the bloodstream, potentially triggering systemic inflammation and other health issues. 

Initial Levels in This Study: 

In this study, 96.77% of the canine participants had clostridium levels above the normal threshold of 0.5% before bone broth supplementation. This high prevalence of elevated clostridium suggests that most dogs started with an imbalance, potentially impacting gut health and indicating room for improvement through dietary adjustments.

Percentage of Decrease: 

Following bone broth supplementation, an impressive 87.1% of the dogs demonstrated a reduction in clostridium levels. This substantial decrease suggests that bone broth, when added to the dogs’ regular diets, may play a significant role in helping to bring clostridium levels closer to the ideal range for a balanced gut microbiome.

Correlation with Other Factors: 

Diet Type: 

All dogs maintained their regular diet with bone broth as an addition. Dogs on balanced or high-protein diets in combination with bone broth experienced notable reductions in clostridium, suggesting that bone broth’s effects may interact positively with other dietary components to support gut health. 

Age: 

No significant correlation was observed between age and clostridium reduction, suggesting a consistent response across age groups. 

Household Composition: 

No substantial impact was noted from household size or composition on clostridium changes. 

Feeding Frequency: 

Dogs fed more frequently showed slightly higher clostridium reductions, although the trend was not strong enough to be conclusive. 

Spayed/Neutered Status: 

Dogs that were spayed or neutered experienced marginally higher reductions in clostridium compared to unaltered dogs, though the difference was minor. 

The chart on the left shows the average Clostridium making up the total % of the canine gut microbiome. Anything above 0.5% can show as gastrointestinal disorders.

After only 4 weeks of bone broth, the average total % of Clostridium in canines on the study fell to 1.50%

This % is still above normal levels, but the question must be would broth for a longer time reduce this further?

5. Bifidobacterium Analysis 

Background on Bifidobacterium: 

Description and Role: 

Bifidobacterium is a beneficial bacterial genus crucial for gut health. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, bifidobacterium helps prevent infections by inhibiting pathogenic bacteria and is essential for producing certain B vitamins and secondary metabolites that support overall health. These secondary metabolites include short-chain fatty acids that promote gut barrier integrity and aid in immune regulation. 

Optimal Levels for a Healthy Gut: 

In a healthy canine gut, bifidobacterium typically comprises 1-2% of the total microbiome. This presence supports gut resilience, nutrient absorption, and immune defence. 

Initial Levels in This Study: 

In this study, 74.19% of dogs had bifidobacterium levels below the 1% threshold before the intervention, indicating that the majority of participants began with suboptimal bifidobacterium populations, which could impact gut function and overall health. 

Percentage of Increase After Bone Broth Supplementation: 

Following the 4-week bone broth supplementation, 100% of the dogs experienced an increase in bifidobacterium levels. The average increase reached 1562.86%, suggesting that bone broth may act as a prebiotic, fostering significant growth of beneficial bacteria. 

Correlation with Other Factors: 

Diet Type with Bone Broth Supplementation: Dogs consuming diets high in fibre and raw food alongside bone broth experienced the most significant increases in bifidobacterium levels, suggesting that the prebiotic effects of bone broth are enhanced when combined with diets that support microbial diversity. 

Age: 

A slight positive correlation with age was observed, indicating that older dogs may experience greater bifidobacterium proliferation when bone broth is included in their diet. 

Household Composition: 

Dogs from multi-pet households had slightly higher bifidobacterium increases, potentially due to broader microbial exposure. 

Feeding Frequency: 

Feeding frequency appeared to have minimal influence on bifidobacterium levels, indicating that the beneficial effects were primarily diet-driven. 

Spayed/Neutered Status: 

Spaying or neutering had no significant impact on bifidobacterium changes, suggesting that bone broth broadly supports bifidobacterium growth across different reproductive statuses. 

The chart on the right shows the average Bifidobacterium making up the total % of the canine gut microbiome. Anything below 1-2% can lower the immune system, disrupt nutrient absorption, and cause inflammation. Above 1-2% and the gut improves in function and can have a positive improvement on the canine overall wellbeing.

After only 4 weeks of bone broth, the average total % of Bifidobacterium in canines rose from an alarming less 0.54% to an incredible 2.33% putting all dogs in a better gut health position when it comes to beneficial bacteria.

6. Participant Feedback on Observed Changes 

General Observations: 

Owners reported observable improvements in their dogs’ gastrointestinal health, skin and coat quality, and overall vitality following the broth supplementation period. 

Specific Observations: 

Digestive Health: 

Many participants noted firmer stools and reduced flatulence, consistent with improved gut health and digestive function. 

Dermatological Health: 

Reduced skin issues, such as itching and flakiness, were commonly reported, alongside improved coat shine, indicating that gut health improvements may have systemic effects on skin condition. 

Behavioural and Energy Levels: 

Some participants observed increases in their dogs’ energy levels and a decrease in discomfort-related behaviours, further suggesting that the microbiome changes may have positively influenced overall wellness. 

7. Conclusion 

Summary of Findings: 

Supplementing dogs’ regular diets with bone broth over a 4-week period had a significant positive effect on the gut microbiome, notably increasing beneficial bifidobacterium and reducing pathogenic helicobacter and clostridium levels. 

Factors Influencing Outcomes: 

Diet composition was the most influential factor, with certain diet types (e.g. high-fibre and raw food) enhancing the positive effects of bone broth. Age and household composition showed minor associations with bacterial changes, while feeding frequency and reproductive status had minimal impact. 

Practical Implications: 

These results suggest that adding bone broth to a dog’s regular diet could serve as an effective means of supporting gut health, with potential benefits for broader wellness outcomes. 

This study will continue, with a follow-up analysis planned in 6 months to evaluate the gut microbiome in dogs who remain on the study. This longer-term observation aims to assess any further improvements in bacterial diversity and overall gut health resulting from sustained bone broth supplementation. 

Dr Carol Hughes Microbiologist - Biome4Pets

"We analysed the microbiome and chose three important species (genus level) of bacteria. There are multiple other beneficial changes to the microbial community but these three were chosen because two are commonly associated with gastric discomfort/disease/diarrhoea and the third is associated with good health. Helicobacter associated with leaky gut, gut wall integrity and itchiness in dogs. Clostridium sensu stricto, and a species of bacteria associated with good gut/ overall health and immune response Bifidobacteria. We have seen remarkable results with bone broth and this is because of the high amino acid count in the bone broth, which seems to behave as a prebiotic feeding the good bacteria."

Rachel Down Founder | Managing Director | BSc Health Science Yr 2 Student - Boil and Broth. 

“We’re thrilled to see scientific evidence supporting the quality of our bone broths. My personal health journey began seven years ago, when I reversed a chronic condition in just 12 weeks and lost six stone over two years. This experience sparked my passion for bone broth’s science—so much so that I even pursued a degree. When I met Carol, I suggested this study as a way to demonstrate our products' true benefits. The results have been fascinating, especially as many of the dogs had skin issues, which have since improved with bone broth supplementation. We’re excited not only for what this means for broth but also for our brand. We believe in our products so deeply that we were willing to put them to the test—how many brands can say that?”

Anna Webb - Canine Nutritionist and Behaviour Expert

“It has been so exciting to confirm that bone broth delivers so many remarkable changes to these dog’s gut microbial environments. It’s as if the broth is naturally restoring homeostasis or balance, which is the key to optimum wellness. In my study at the College of Integrated Veterinary Studies (CIVT), I learnt how this age-old remedy was noted as a fundamental ingredient for boosting the immune system, which science now concurs resides in our gut lining.  Science also now supports that the relationship between the gut and the brain are inextricably linked, so behaviourally, the addition of broth could help dogs’ cognition and learning through their life stages. Not least in their senior years, but also in the first seven weeks of their lives, when many environmental factors, including nutrition, can impact positively or negatively for a lifetime”.  

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