Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Paws & Whiskers. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information. Specifically, we may collect:
- Voluntary information: If you contact us via email, we will receive the email address and any information you choose to share with us.
- Automated information: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain anonymous technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is used in aggregate for analytics purposes only.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, improve your browsing experience, and serve relevant advertisements.
Specifically, we use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic operation of the website.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and site usage so we can improve our content.
- Advertising cookies: Used to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns (see "Third-Party Advertising" below).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our website. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site and other websites across the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries
- Display personalized and non-personalized advertisements
- Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve content quality
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregate data with:
- Google — via AdSense for ad delivery and analytics
- Service providers — such as website hosting (GitHub Pages) and email services, who are bound by confidentiality agreements
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Email communications are retained for customer service records and deleted when no longer needed.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sundahong1990@gmail.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., ASPCA, Adopt-a-Pet). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: