Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: https://virtual-paws.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Email Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to our email newsletter, we will collect and store the email address you provide for the purpose of sending you our newsletter updates and relevant content. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the emails you receive or by contacting us directly at sam@virtual-paws.com. We are committed to safeguarding your email information and will not share it with third parties.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Google Analytics
Virtual-paws.com uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect non-personalized data and information about our website’s visitors and their interactions. This data is used for the sole purpose of improving our website’s performance and user experience, and does not include personally identifiable information. Google Analytics utilizes cookies to track user behavior, but users may choose to opt out or disable cookies in their browser settings. By using virtual-paws.com, you consent to the processing of data by Google Analytics as described in Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Google Analytics Terms of Service (https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/).
Data Selling
We do not sell personal information, as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We respect your right to opt out of the sale of your personal data, but rest assured, your personal information is not sold to any third parties.
Affiliate Links
Please be aware that some of the links on our website may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on such a link and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations, and we are committed to providing honest and unbiased information to our users.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this CCPA addendum and our Privacy Policy. We are dedicated to ensuring that your privacy rights are respected and upheld.