Last Updated: October 7, 2026
Welcome to DogParentGuide.com (“Dog Parent Guide,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and the choices available to you when you visit DogParentGuide.com.
1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We may collect information in two main ways:
Information you provide voluntarily:
If you contact us by email or submit information through a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically:
When you visit the website, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical and usage information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location, referring website or traffic source, pages viewed, links clicked, session activity, and similar usage data.
We may use this information to:
- operate and improve the website;
- understand how visitors find and use our content;
- measure website traffic and performance;
- improve user experience;
- respond to messages or requests;
- prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues;
- measure advertising and referral performance; and
- comply with legal obligations.
We may share information with service providers that help us operate, analyze, secure, or monetize the website, including analytics, advertising, hosting, and technology providers.
2. Cookies, Analytics and Advertising
DogParentGuide.com uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, measurement, and advertising.
Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. They may be used to remember preferences, understand site activity, measure traffic, and support advertising.
We use Google Analytics and related Google technologies to understand how visitors use DogParentGuide.com. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, session activity, device and browser information, approximate location, and referring sources.
We may also receive referral or performance information from platforms such as Pinterest when visitors reach our website through those services.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies and advertising technologies will be used only after appropriate consent has been obtained.
3. Journey by Mediavine and Third-Party Services
DogParentGuide.com uses Journey by Mediavine to manage and display advertising.
Mediavine and its advertising partners may use cookies, device identifiers, advertising identifiers, and similar technologies to:
- serve advertisements;
- measure ad performance;
- prevent fraud and invalid traffic;
- limit how often advertisements are shown;
- perform analytics and reporting; and
- provide personalized or interest-based advertising where permitted by law.
Information processed for advertising may include IP address, browser and device information, cookie or advertising identifiers, approximate location, pages viewed, ad interactions, and other technical or usage information.
Mediavine may work with advertising partners, analytics providers, and other service providers in connection with its advertising services.
For more information about Mediavine’s privacy practices, visit:
DogParentGuide.com may also use Grow by Mediavine and other third-party tools to support website functionality, reader engagement, analytics, or related site features.
4. Your Privacy Choices and Consent
Depending on where you live, you may have rights or choices regarding how your personal information is collected and used.
Where required by applicable law, we may use a consent management platform provided or approved by Mediavine to request consent and manage privacy preferences.
You may be able to:
- accept or reject certain non-essential cookies;
- change your cookie or advertising preferences;
- opt out of certain personalized or targeted advertising;
- opt out of certain sharing or sale of personal information as defined by applicable law;
- request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information; or
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Where available, you can use the privacy or consent controls provided on the website to manage these choices.
You may also adjust cookie settings through your browser, although disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
To submit a privacy-related request, you may contact us using the information below.
5. Third-Party Links and Children’s Privacy
DogParentGuide.com may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. When you leave DogParentGuide.com, the privacy policy of the third party will apply.
DogParentGuide.com is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.
6. Changes and Contact Us
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, service providers, advertising technologies, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy request, contact:
Dog Parent Guide
Website: https://dogparentguide.com/
Email: hello@dogparentguide.com