Introduction
Online Animal Care Hub ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: Name and email address when you use our contact form
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Comments: Information you provide when commenting on articles (if enabled)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URL
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
- To send newsletters (if you've subscribed)
- To analyze website usage and improve our content
- To detect and prevent technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data.
Advertising Cookies
Used by our advertising partners to show relevant ads and track ad performance.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Affiliate Disclosure
Online Animal Care Hub participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
What This Means
- Some links on our website are affiliate links
- We may earn a commission if you purchase through these links
- This comes at no additional cost to you
- Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Affiliate links are typically marked with disclosure text or lead to partner websites like Amazon. Our product recommendations are based on research and merit, not commission rates.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic analysis
- Google AdSense: Display advertising (if applicable)
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate product links
- Social Media Platforms: Share buttons and embedded content
These services have their own privacy policies governing data collection.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Users
Our website is operated in the United States. If you access our website from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: Contact Page