Last updated: March 2026
The Caring Dog Parent ("we," "us," or "our") operates thecaringdogparent.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter ("The Sunday Scoop"), submit a contact form, or interact with our site, you may provide your email address and name. We only collect information you voluntarily give us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver our newsletter to subscribers
- To respond to your inquiries
- To understand how visitors use our site (via analytics) so we can improve it
- To detect and prevent technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics 4: For website analytics. Google may use cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Brevo (formerly Sendinblue): For email newsletter delivery. Your email address is stored on Brevo's servers when you subscribe.
- Vercel: For website hosting. Vercel may collect standard server logs.
Cookies
Our site may use cookies for analytics purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. The site functions normally without cookies enabled.
Affiliate Links
Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click these links, the destination site may place cookies on your device for attribution purposes. Please refer to our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (every email includes an unsubscribe link)
- Opt out of analytics tracking
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at privacy@thecaringdogparent.com.