Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
1. Introduction
Pet Smush (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the petsmush.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Newsletter subscriptions (email address)
- Comments on blog posts (name, email, comment content)
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages viewed, time on site, referral sources)
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
- IP Address: Your IP address is logged for security and analytics purposes
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Send you requested newsletters and updates
- Improve our website and user experience
- Display relevant content and advertisements
- Monitor website security and prevent fraud
- Analyze trends and compile statistics
4. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. Google processes this data according to their Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw your consent for data processing
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Links to Other Websites
Pet Smush contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form.