As the owner of Paws Guidance (“https://pawsguidance.com/“), we understand that your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our pet care blog and how we use it.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:
- Your IP address and browser type
- Pages you visit and time spent on our site
- Your general location (country/region)
- Device information (mobile, desktop, etc.)
Information You Provide:
- Name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to updates
- Comments you leave on our blog posts
- Any information you share when communicating with us
Our Use of Cookies
A cookie is a small file that our website sends to your browser to help improve your experience. We use cookies for:
- Website Function: To make our site work properly and remember your preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our blog (via Google Analytics)
- Security: To protect our website from spam and abuse
- Advertising: To show relevant ads that help support our blog
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Note: Disabling cookies may affect how our website works for you.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our pet care content
- Respond to your questions and comments
- Send newsletters (only if you subscribe)
- Analyze site performance and user preferences
- Prevent spam and protect our website
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us run our website (hosting, email services, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfer: If our website is sold or transferred to another company
Advertising
Our site may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads based on your interests. To learn more about interest-based advertising and your choices, visit: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
Your Rights and Choices
You can:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us
- Unsubscribe from our emails at any time
- Opt out of interest-based advertising
- Request information about what data we have collected about you
For EU Residents: You have additional rights under GDPR including the right to data portability and the right to file complaints with your local data protection authority.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no website is 100% secure. We use standard security measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any changes on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
Have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information? Contact us at:
Email: [pawsguidance@gmail.com] Website: https://pawsguidance.com/
Thank you for trusting Paws Guidance. We’re committed to protecting your privacy while helping you care for your pets! 🐾