Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

DogFoodSmallDogs.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at https://dogfoodsmalldogs.com. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via email, we may collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • Any information you include in your message

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • Your IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Cookies

We use cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Advertising cookies: If Google AdSense ads are displayed on this site, Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads. See Google's advertising privacy policy at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter (if subscribed)
  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback
  • Analyze website traffic and improve our content
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud or abuse

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

3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

DogFoodSmallDogs.com participates in affiliate programs including the Chewy Affiliate Program. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These programs may use cookies to track referrals. Their respective privacy policies govern data collected through their platforms:

4. Google AdSense

We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting google.com/settings/ads or by visiting aboutads.info.

5. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google Analytics default settings.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK residents)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@dogfoodsmalldogs.com.

7. Children's Privacy

This website 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 promptly.

8. 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 when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
privacy@dogfoodsmalldogs.com
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