Last updated: January 24, 2026
DogYearsGuide.com respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.
If you have any questions, email us at admin@dogyearsguide.com.
1) Who we are
Website: DogYearsGuide.com
Contact email: admin@dogyearsguide.com
Admin: Ethan Parker
2) What information we collect
We may collect these types of information:
A. Information you send to us
- Your name (if you type it)
- Your email address
- Your message content
This happens when you contact us by email or a contact form.
B. Basic technical information
When you visit the site, some data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address (may be stored in logs)
- Browser type and device type
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Referring website (the site you came from)
C. Cookies
We may use cookies and similar tools to make the website work properly and to understand how people use the site.
3) How we use your information
We use information to:
- Reply to your messages
- Improve content and website performance
- Protect the site from spam, abuse, and security threats
- Measure traffic and page performance (analytics)
We do not sell your personal information.
4) Analytics and tracking
We may use analytics tools (like Google Analytics or similar) to understand:
- which pages people visit
- how long they stay
- what content performs best
These tools may use cookies. They typically collect usage data, not your private messages.
5) Ads and affiliate links
In the future, we may show ads or use affiliate links.
Affiliate links mean we may earn a small commission if you buy something through a link, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe may help dog owners.
Ad networks and affiliate partners may use cookies to measure clicks and performance.
6) Email and contact messages
If you email us or use a contact form:
- we use your email only to reply
- we do not add you to a marketing list unless you clearly sign up for one
7) Sharing your information
We may share limited data only when needed to run the site, for example:
- website hosting
- analytics providers
- spam protection tools
We may also share information if required by law, or to protect our rights and website security.
8) Data retention
- Contact messages may be kept as long as needed to respond and keep basic records.
- Technical logs may be kept for security and performance purposes.
9) Your choices
You can:
- disable cookies in your browser settings
- ask us to delete a message you sent, if you emailed us and want it removed (when possible)
To request help, email admin@dogyearsguide.com.
10) Children’s privacy
DogYearsGuide.com is not made for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child sent us personal information, email us and we will delete it when possible.
11) Third party links
Our site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. Please review their privacy policy.
12) Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the site and the information we receive. No website can guarantee complete security, but we work to keep things safe.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we change it, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
14) Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
admin@dogyearsguide.com
