EcoPawsly (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights. It is designed to meet U.S. privacy standards, Google AdSense Program Policies, FTC affiliate disclosure guidelines, and key principles of GDPR and CCPA.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways:
a. Personal Information You Provide
Contact Form: Name, email address, and message when you reach out to us.
Newsletter Subscription: Email address when signing up for updates.
Blog Comments: Name, email, and comment text.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
Pages you visit, time spent, navigation paths, and referral sources.
Data through cookies, Google Analytics, and similar tools.
c. Affiliate & Advertising Data
We participate in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks.
Clicking an affiliate link may allow merchants (e.g., Amazon) to track your visit and associate it with our affiliate account.
We also use Google AdSense, which may collect data to display personalized ads.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
To improve our website’s design, functionality, and user experience.
To send newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (with your consent).
To analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior using analytics tools.
To track affiliate link clicks and earn commissions when purchases are made.
To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad partners.
To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences and settings.
Analyze website traffic and measure performance.
Track affiliate link clicks.
Deliver relevant and personalized ads.
Google AdSense Cookies:
Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites.
Cookie Control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services that may collect data:
Google Analytics – to measure traffic and usage patterns.
Google AdSense – for ad display and personalization.
Amazon Associates Program – for affiliate earnings.
We do not control how these services collect or use data. Please review their privacy policies.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it:
With service providers who assist in running our website (hosting, email, analytics).
When legally required, to protect our rights or comply with regulations.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
Contact form messages: up to 12 months.
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data: as per Google Analytics retention policies.
7. External Links Disclaimer
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Request access to your personal information.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Opt out of personalized advertising.
Withdraw consent for email communications at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at ecopawsly@gmail.com
9. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted here with the “Effective Date” above.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Email: ecopawsly@gmail.com
Website: https://ecopawsly.com