🔒 Privacy Policy — PawGuides
Effective Date: November 2025
Website: https://pawguides.com
Owner: PawGuides (“we”, “us”, “our”)
1. Introduction
At PawGuides, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- what information we collect
- how we use it
- how we protect it
- your rights
- how to contact us
By using https://pawguides.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both automatically and voluntarily provided information.
2.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- device information
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- referring websites
- general location (city/region, not precise address)
This information is collected through:
- Google Analytics
- Cookies
- Server logs
- Affiliate tracking cookies (when applicable)
2.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when:
- contacting us through a form
- subscribing to a newsletter (if applicable)
- sending us an email
This information may include:
- name
- email address
- any message you submit
We do not collect payment information, as PawGuides does not sell products directly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- improve site performance
- analyze user behavior and trends
- respond to contact submissions
- ensure website security
- operate affiliate tracking links
- comply with legal obligations
- improve content relevance
We never sell your personal data.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
PawGuides uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.
Cookies allow us to:
- measure analytics
- track affiliate commissions
- save user preferences
- understand how visitors use the site
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy:
https://pawguides.com/cookie-policy
5. Affiliate Disclosure
PawGuides participates in affiliate marketing programs.
When you click an affiliate link:
- a cookie may track your click
- we may receive a small commission if you purchase
- this does not cost you anything extra
Affiliate partners may include:
- Amazon Associates
- Chewy
- Impact
- ShareASale
- Pet-related brands and companies
Affiliate partners may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use or link to third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Affiliate networks
- External product links
- Embedded content (videos, social media posts, etc.)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Please review their policies when visiting external links.
7. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:
- unauthorized access
- misuse
- alteration
- disclosure
However, no website is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Users
If you are accessing PawGuides from outside Canada, be aware that your information may be processed in Canada.
By using the site, you consent to this transfer.
9. Children’s Privacy
PawGuides does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you believe your child has provided personal information, contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal data
- request correction or deletion
- withdraw consent
- opt out of cookies
- restrict processing
To make a request, contact us at:
https://pawguides.com/contact/
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
When changes occur, the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated.
Continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us:
https://pawguides.com/contact/