Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 14, 2026
1. Introduction & Who We Are
This Privacy Policy governs all visitors and users of PetLoveFacts.com (“the Website”), a global English-language educational platform delivering free dog and cat care content covering pet behavior, grooming, nutrition and daily wellness guidance. All content published on the Website serves solely for educational reference and cannot replace professional veterinary advice.
The Website operates Google AdSense for advertising display, and this policy complies fully with official Google AdSense requirements, alongside global data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA and other regional privacy laws applicable to international visitors.
By accessing, browsing or submitting information through the Website, you acknowledge and consent to the data collection, usage and sharing practices outlined below. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
2. Categories of User Information Collected
We gather two types of user data: information you voluntarily submit via website forms, and technical data automatically logged during your browsing session.
2.1 Voluntarily Submitted Personal Information
Our website contact form only collects three categories of information you actively provide:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Your message or feedback content you wish to share with us
We do not actively request sensitive identity documents, residential addresses, date of birth, gender, social media account credentials, phone numbers, education or religious information through any built-in website form. Alternative contact channels are provided on the site: a support email address and a phone number, which you may choose to provide your phone number to us only if you voluntarily initiate direct outbound contact.
2.2 Automatically Collected Technical & Device Data
When you load any page of PetLoveFacts.com, our servers and integrated third-party tools (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) passively collect non-identifiable technical data, including:
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IP address and approximate geographic location
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Browser model, device type, operating system
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Access timestamps, page view history, dwell time and referral URLs
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Network connection status, screen resolution
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Cookie, pixel tag and tracking identifiers associated with Google advertising and analytics services
2.3 Device Permission Explanation
This Website is a browser-only platform and does not require mobile app installation or persistent device permissions. For users accessing via mobile browsers, temporary browser permissions may be requested in the following order (sensitive permissions listed first):
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Sensitive permissions (only activated upon your explicit opt-in): Device location
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General permissions (browser default storage): Network status, local cache and cookie storage
The Website will never request access to camera, microphone, contact lists, SMS, call logs or Bluetooth functionality under any circumstance.
3. Data Collection Methods, Third-Party Sharing & Server Storage
3.1 Data Collection Channels
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Voluntary submission: Data filled out by you on the website contact form (name, email, message text).
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Passive automatic collection: Server log records, embedded Google Analytics and Google AdSense tracking codes deployed site-wide.
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Voluntary direct outreach: Contact information (including phone numbers) you send to us independently via the listed support email or phone line outside of the website form.
3.2 Third-Party Information Sharing Rules
We only share collected user data with the following authorized third-party service providers to maintain normal website operation and advertising functions:
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Google LLC (Google AdSense & Google Analytics): Used for traffic statistics, personalized advertisement delivery, cookie tracking and user behavior analysis, compliant with Google Ads Controller-Controller Data Protection Terms.
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Cloud infrastructure service providers: Responsible for secure website data storage and stable website access maintenance.We will never sell, rent or trade your identifiable personal information to any third parties for independent commercial profit. No personal data will be disclosed to unrelated marketing platforms, data brokers or advertisers without your separate explicit written consent.
3.3 Data Storage Server Location
All website form submission records, server logs and user communication data are stored on encrypted secure cloud servers located in the United States. Standard transmission and storage encryption protocols are applied to protect all stored user information.
4. Data Retention Standards & User Data Deletion Mechanism
4.1 Storage Duration & Purpose of Retention
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Form-submitted personal data (name, email, message): Retained for 36 months following your last contact with the Website. Data is solely reserved to reply to your pet care inquiries and resolve user feedback. After the 36-month retention period, all identifiable personal information will be automatically anonymized or permanently erased.
2.Automatic browsing logs, IP and cookie technical data: Retained for 24 months for website content optimization, advertising performance adjustment and anti-abuse risk control.
3.Fully anonymized statistical data without personal identifiers may be stored indefinitely for long-term website operation analysis and will not be linked back to any specific individual user.
We only retain user data for the minimum period required to fulfill the original collection purpose and will not extend storage timelines without mandatory legal obligations.
4.2 Procedures for Requesting Data Deletion
The Website does not feature built-in one-click account deletion functions, as mandatory user registration is not required to browse the site. All data deletion requests shall be processed through the official channels below:
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Submit a deletion application via the website contact form, indicating the email address you previously submitted for identity verification.
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Send a formal deletion request email to our official support mailbox with your associated contact email for verification.
Upon successful identity validation, we will fully delete all identifiable personal data linked to your record within 10 working days and send a completion notification to your provided email. Limited encrypted backup copies may be retained temporarily to comply with legal dispute record-keeping requirements, and such backups will be purged after the statutory retention period expires.
5. Your Privacy Rights as Global Visitors
In accordance with regional data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD and other local regulations), you hold the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Right to access: Request a full copy of all personal data we have collected about you.
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Right to rectification: Submit an application to modify inaccurate or incomplete information you previously provided.
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Right to erasure: Request full permanent deletion of all your identifiable personal data (refer to Section 4.2 for detailed procedures).
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Right to restrict processing: Temporarily suspend tracking and data collection during your browsing session.
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Right to data portability: Obtain your submitted personal information in a readable electronic format.
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Right to opt out of personalized advertising: Disable AdSense targeted ads via cookie consent settings or Google’s official ad opt-out tools.
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Right to submit complaints: Raise privacy-related disputes or feedback through our support channels, or file a formal complaint with your local regional data protection authority.
All data rights requests can be submitted via the website contact form or official support email. We will respond to all valid verified requests within 14 calendar days. For California residents protected under the CCPA: You hold the right to submit a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” request. We confirm that we never sell your personal data for commercial gain.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies (Mandatory AdSense Disclosure)
This Website uses cookies, web pixels, local storage and other tracking technologies, which are required to deliver Google AdSense advertising services.
6.1 Types of Cookies Deployed
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Necessary functional cookies: Required to store your cookie consent preferences and maintain normal website browsing functions; these cannot be disabled.
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Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Track page traffic and visitor reading habits to optimize pet care article content.
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense/DoubleClick): Record browsing behavior to display relevant pet-related targeted advertisements, which may store device identifiers and historical browsing records.
6.2 User Cookie Control Options
1.A cookie consent pop-up will appear upon your first site visit, enabling you to separately accept or reject analytics and advertising cookies with granular category consent, compliant with IAB TCF v2.2 and Google Consent Mode v2 standards.
2.You may clear all local cookies at any time via your browser’s native settings.
3.You can permanently opt out of Google personalized advertising through Google’s official ad preference management page.
4.You may re-open the cookie consent banner at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link located in the website footer to adjust your previous consent choices.
7. Privacy Policy Updates
We reserve the right to revise and update this Privacy Policy at any time to accommodate website business adjustments, Google AdSense policy revisions or updated global data protection legislation.
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Minor textual adjustments or contact information updates: The revised policy will be published on the Website with a new effective date, and no separate notification will be issued.
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Material major changes (new data collection types, revised third-party sharing terms, cross-border data transmission adjustments): A prominent notification banner will be displayed on the Website homepage for a minimum of 30 days prior to the new policy taking effect to notify all visitors.
Your continued use of PetLoveFacts.com after the updated policy’s effective date constitutes your full acceptance of the revised terms.
8. External Third-Party Link Disclaimer
Our articles may contain hyperlinks directing to external third-party pet product retailers, veterinary institution pages or social media platforms. This Privacy Policy exclusively applies to PetLoveFacts.com. We bear no responsibility for the data collection, cookie rules or privacy practices of any external linked websites. You must review the independent privacy policy of third-party platforms before submitting any personal information to them.
9. Data Security Safeguards
We implement industry-standard protective measures including end-to-end data transmission encryption, internal access permission controls and regular server security scanning to prevent unauthorized access, leakage, tampering or loss of your personal data. Nevertheless, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute 100% data security. If you discover suspected data leakage risks on the Website, please contact our support team without delay.
10. Contact Information
For all inquiries, data rights requests or complaints related to this Privacy Policy and our data processing practices, please reach out via the official channels listed below:
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Website Operator: PetLoveFacts.com Official Team
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Official Support Email: contact@petlovefacts.com
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Service Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 18:00 (UTC-5 Eastern Time)