Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
At Paws & Pennies (pawsandpennies.com), your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor.
Affiliate Disclosure
Paws & Pennies is a participant in affiliate advertising programs including the Amazon Associates Program, the Chewy Affiliate Program, and others. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. Affiliate income helps keep this site free.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://pawsandpennies.com. You can contact us at the email address listed on our Contact page.
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment
- IP address and browser information for spam detection purposes
- Anonymous usage data through Google Analytics (pages visited, time on site, general location)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and IP address to help with spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display a profile photo. Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Cookies
This site uses cookies in the following ways:
- Comment cookies save your name and email for convenience (last 1 year)
- Login cookies are set if you log into the site (last 2 days, or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”)
- Google Analytics sets anonymous cookies to understand how visitors use the site
- Affiliate links may set cookies on third-party retailer sites when you click through
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is anonymous and aggregated — we cannot identify individual visitors. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content such as videos or images from third-party sites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content independently.
Media
If you upload images to this site, avoid including embedded GPS location data (EXIF data). Visitors may be able to extract location data from any images published on the site.
Your Rights (Canadian Visitors — PIPEDA)
As a Canadian resident you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us via our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Your Rights (EU/UK Visitors — GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data at any time. You also have the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing. Contact us via our Contact page to make a request.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comment data is retained indefinitely. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, please use the Contact page on this site.