Effective date: March 1, 2026 · Last updated: July 15, 2026
Pet Doctor Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates petdoctorguide.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: We collect information you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address when you contact us.
Automatically collected data: When you visit the Site, third-party services automatically collect usage data including pages visited, time on page, browser type, device type, referring URL, and general geographic region (country/city). We do not store this data directly, it is processed by the services described below.
2. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. A cookie is a small file stored on your device.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics, distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics, distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 1 year |
| NID | Ad personalization | 6 months |
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and improve our content. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. IP anonymization is enabled. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Google AdSense and DoubleClick
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies, including the DoubleClick (IDE) cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites across the internet (interest-based advertising).
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Visit Google Ad Settings
- Visit www.aboutads.info/choices (DAA opt-out)
- Visit www.networkadvertising.org/choices (NAI opt-out)
5. Amazon Associates
This Site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click Amazon affiliate links and make purchases, Amazon sets cookies to track referrals. We earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. See Amazon’s Privacy Notice for details.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the Site, respond to inquiries, analyze usage trends, and display relevant advertising. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain any personal information you provide (such as contact emails) only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Your Rights
GDPR (European residents): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Contact us at privacy@petdoctorguide.com to exercise these rights.
CCPA (California residents): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of sale (we do not sell personal information).
California and EU/UK residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) gives you the right to request access to or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the GDPR gives you rights of access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection to processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
Email: privacy@petdoctorguide.com
Website: https://petdoctorguide.com