Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how PetTrainGuide (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating the website pettrainguide.com, collects, uses, and protects information about visitors. By using pettrainguide.com you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two broad types of information:

Information you provide. When you contact us, leave a comment, or sign up for any newsletter we offer, you may share your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use that information only to respond and to provide the service you requested.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, pettrainguide.com automatically receives standard technical data when you visit — IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and time spent on each page. This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and analytics scripts.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website. We use cookies to remember your preferences, measure traffic, and serve relevant advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete them. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

3. Third-Party Services

pettrainguide.com uses the following third-party services that may collect data about your visit:

Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Google Analytics may collect IP address, device data, and browsing behavior. For details see Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Google AdSense — to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads or via aboutads.info/choices.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives you the following rights:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
The right to restrict or object to processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Our legal bases for processing are: your consent (cookies and marketing), our legitimate interest in operating and improving the site, and compliance with legal obligations. To exercise any right, email us at [email protected].

5. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, gives California residents specific rights regarding personal information:

The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
The right to delete personal information held by us.
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
The right to non-discrimination for exercising any CCPA right.

PetTrainGuide does not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but the use of advertising cookies (such as those served by Google AdSense) may qualify as “sharing” under the CCPA. California residents may opt out by adjusting their browser settings, using the global Privacy Control signal, or contacting us at the email above.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Email correspondence is kept for as long as needed to resolve your inquiry and meet our legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

pettrainguide.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of pettrainguide.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].