Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 1, 2026

Happy Paw Notes (“Happy Paw Notes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates happypawnotes.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies described below.

Information you provide directly. If you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment, we collect the information you provide — typically your name and email address.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we do not require account creation to read the Site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
  • Support advertising, including personalized ads (see below)

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

Advertising

We display ads through Google AdSense and may work with additional ad networks in the future, including Mediavine, as the Site grows. These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show you advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

This means:

Analytics

We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site — which pages are popular, how people arrive at the Site, and how long they stay. This data is aggregated and used to improve the Site; it is not used to personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Links

Some links on the Site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase or sign up for a service, at no extra cost to you. This may involve a third-party affiliate network (such as ShareASale), the Amazon Associates program, or direct partnerships with pet insurers. These partners may use cookies to track referrals. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Understand which content is useful and which isn’t
  • Serve and measure advertising
  • Respond to your emails and messages
  • Send newsletter updates, if you’ve subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We do share limited information with:

  • Advertising partners (such as Google AdSense and, in the future, Mediavine), who may use cookies for ad personalization and measurement, as described above
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, email delivery, etc.), under obligations to protect your data
  • Affiliate networks, for the purpose of tracking referrals and commissions

Under some state privacy laws, sharing data with advertising partners for personalized ads is considered a “sale” or “share” of information even though no money changes hands for your personal data specifically. See the California section below for how to opt out.

Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (this primarily applies to advertising cookies)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@happypawnotes.com. You can also limit ad-related data sharing using the browser-based opt-out tools linked in the Advertising section above.

European Users (GDPR)

If you’re located in the European Economic Area or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. Happy Paw Notes is a U.S.-based site primarily intended for a U.S. audience, but we honor these rights for EU/UK visitors on request — email contact@happypawnotes.com.

Children’s Privacy

Happy Paw Notes is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we’ll delete it.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy — for example, analytics data is generally retained in aggregate, and email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including insurers, retailers, and affiliate partners. We aren’t responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when we post the updated version on this page, with a revised effective date at the top.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? Email contact@happypawnotes.com.

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