Privacy Policy

Introduction

PetOrbit ("PetOrbit," "we," "us," or "our") publishes free educational content about dog and cat care, including outdoor safety, toys, grooming, beds, and cat hammocks. PetOrbit is not an e-commerce website — we do not sell products, process payments, or operate a shopping cart of any kind. This Privacy Policy describes the limited information we collect through our website (the "Site") and how that information is handled.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

Because PetOrbit is a content-only, educational resource, we collect very little personal information. What we do collect falls into the following categories:

• Contact form submissions. When you use the form on our Contact page, we collect the name, email address, subject, and message you voluntarily provide, so that we can respond to your inquiry.
• Newsletter sign-up. If you choose to submit your email address to a newsletter sign-up form on the Site, we collect that email address for the sole purpose of sending you new-article notifications, should such a mailing list be activated.
• Standard analytics and log data. Like most websites, our servers and any analytics tools we use may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookies and similar technologies. We may use cookies or comparable local storage technologies to support basic site functionality and to understand how visitors use our content, as described further below.

We do not collect payment information, billing addresses, or any data related to purchases, because the Site does not sell anything.

How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

• Respond to messages sent through our contact form;
• Send newsletter updates to those who have voluntarily subscribed;
• Understand how visitors use our guides, so we can improve content, navigation, and site performance;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse; and
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. PetOrbit may use:

• Essential cookies that support core site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences;
• Analytics cookies that help us understand aggregate visitor behavior, such as which guides are most read.

Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some site features but will not prevent you from reading our articles.

Third-Party Services

We may rely on trusted third-party services to help operate the Site, including:

• Web analytics providers, which help us understand how visitors interact with our content;
• Embedded map services, used on our Contact page to display a general location; and
• Hosting and content-delivery providers, which store and serve the Site's files.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party service before interacting with embedded content, such as a map widget.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and newsletter email addresses only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, maintain our mailing list, or comply with legal obligations. Analytics data is typically retained in aggregate or anonymized form and is not tied to your identity beyond what is necessary for basic reporting.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction or deletion of that information;
• Opt out of receiving our newsletter at any time, using the unsubscribe link included in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly; and
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out through our Contact page. We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

PetOrbit is a general-audience educational resource and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please visit our Contact page to reach us.