Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 1, 2026

The Pet Spot (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit thepetspot.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Contact information — if you email us or use a contact form.
  • Chat messages — if you interact with our AI Scout feature. These messages are processed in real time and are not stored permanently.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • IP address and approximate location (country/region).
  • Browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • Interactions with product links and affiliate clicks.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve the Site and its content.
  • Send newsletters and updates you’ve opted into.
  • Analyze Site usage to improve our comparisons and user experience.
  • Process affiliate link tracking to earn commissions that fund the Site.
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

The Site contains affiliate links to retailers such as Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart. When you click these links:

  • You are redirected to the retailer’s website, which has its own privacy policy.
  • An affiliate tracking cookie may be set by the retailer to attribute your purchase to The Pet Spot.
  • We receive information about whether a purchase was made but do not receive your personal payment or order details.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.

4. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation and security. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or Vercel Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies collect anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Affiliate & Advertising Cookies

When you click an affiliate link, the retailer (e.g., Amazon) may place a cookie on your device to track the referral. These cookies are set by the third-party retailer, not by us. They typically expire after 24 hours to 90 days depending on the program.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect Site functionality).

For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data: aggregated and anonymized, retained for up to 26 months.
  • AI Scout conversations: processed in real time and not permanently stored on our servers.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thepetspot.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at 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.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

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