Privacy Policy

 Small Pet Setups ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit smallpetsetups.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

Information you give us. If you contact us by email or leave a comment, we receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and message.

Information collected automatically. When you visit, certain information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• IP address (which may be anonymized by our analytics tool)
• Browser type, device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and the page or website that referred you (for example, Pinterest or a search engine)
• Approximate location (such as country or city)

We do not ask for, and do not knowingly collect, payment details or sensitive personal data through the Site.

2. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors use the Site, which posts are most helpful, and how to improve our content.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and report it to us in aggregated form. Google may process this information in accordance with its own privacy practices. You can learn more here:

• How Google uses data from sites that use its services: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our service providers use cookies to:

• Measure Site traffic and performance (Google Analytics)
• Remember basic preferences
• Track affiliate referrals (see Section 4)

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the Site work.

4. Affiliate links and third-party sites

Small Pet Setups is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link to Amazon and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

To record those referrals, Amazon and its partners may place cookies on your device and collect information about your visit under their own privacy policies. We do not receive your Amazon account details or payment information.

Our posts may also link to or embed content from other sites and services, such as Pinterest, YouTube or Instagram. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

5. How we use your information

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content
• Understand which topics and pages are most useful
• Respond to your messages and requests
• Track affiliate referrals and measure performance
• Protect the Site against spam, abuse and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Sharing your information

We may share information only with:

• Service providers that help us run the Site (for example, hosting and analytics providers such as Google)
• Affiliate programs, as described above
• Authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others

7. Data retention

We keep personal information (such as emails you send us) only as long as needed for the purposes described here, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained according to the settings we choose in Google Analytics and Google's policies.

8. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, to object to certain processing, or to withdraw consent. This may include rights under laws such as the EU/UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Nigeria's Data Protection Act. To make a request, contact us using the details below. You can also manage cookies through your browser and opt out of Google Analytics as described in Section 2.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no website or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International visitors

We may be operated from and use service providers in countries different from yours. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be processed in those locations.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Please check back occasionally.

13. Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data?

Email: hello@smallpetsetups.com