Pettiy (“Pettiy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website pettiy.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
Your name and email address if you subscribe to a newsletter, contact us, or leave a comment.
Any information you include in messages sent to us.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners (such as our advertising and analytics providers) may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address and approximate location
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
Date and time of visits
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and support advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.
2. Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick/Google advertising cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the Internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-party advertising partners may also collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. This data collection is governed by the respective privacy policies of those third parties, not by Pettiy.
3. Amazon Affiliate Program
Pettiy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on an Amazon affiliate link on our Site, Amazon may place cookies on your device to track the referral and any resulting purchase, so that we may earn a commission. Amazon’s collection and use of your information through this process is governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice. We do not have access to your payment information or order details when you shop through these links.
4. WooCommerce Product Listings
The Site may use WooCommerce to display affiliate product listings (e.g., a “Shop” page). We do not process payments or handle checkout on the Site – clicking a product link redirects you to a third-party retailer to complete any purchase. WooCommerce and related plugins may set cookies to support features such as displaying listings, remembering your browsing session, or wishlist/comparison functionality, even though no direct sales occur on the Site. We do not collect or store any payment card information through WooCommerce, since all transactions are completed on the retailer’s own site.
5. Email Marketing and Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive emails, we collect your email address (and, if provided, your name) for that purpose. We use a third-party email marketing platform Brevo to store your information and send communications, and your data is also subject to that provider’s own privacy policy.
We only send you marketing emails if you have opted in, and only for purposes you consented to (e.g., newsletter sign-up, content updates).
Emails may include new articles, pet care tips, and product recommendations, which may contain Amazon affiliate or other affiliate links.
Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time; we will stop sending marketing emails once you do.
We retain your email marketing data for as long as you remain subscribed, and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping and legal compliance.
We do not sell or rent your email address to third parties.
6. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about Site usage. You can learn more about Google’s data practices at Google’s Privacy & Terms and opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
Understand how visitors use our content so we can improve it;
Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and other ad networks;
Track affiliate referrals through the Amazon Associates program and other affiliate/WooCommerce product listings;
Send newsletters or marketing emails to subscribers who have opted in;
Respond to inquiries, comments, or newsletter sign-ups;
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
8. How Information Is Shared
We may share information with:
Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to serve and measure ads;
Affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon and other retailers linked through our WooCommerce product listings) to track referrals and commissions;
Email marketing platform (e.g., Brevo) to send newsletters and marketing communications to subscribers;
Analytics and service providers who help us operate the Site;
Legal authorities, if required to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your information, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (which, under California law, can include certain advertising cookie practices). You will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
If you are in the European Economic Area or UK (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for advertising purposes. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To make a privacy request, email us at the address listed in the Contact section below.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. International Visitors
The Site is hosted and operated with a primary audience in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
14. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links and advertisements. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
