Last Updated: February 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Paw Picks Pro (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
This Privacy Policy governs the privacy policies and practices of our website, pawpickspro.com (the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.
2. Affiliate Disclosure (FTC Compliance)
Paw Picks Pro participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
- How it works: When you click on a link to a product we review on this Site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
- No Extra Cost: This comes at no extra cost to you.
- Impartiality: Our reviews and recommendations are based on our own research, testing, and analysis. Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, ratings, or product evaluations.
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, Paw Picks Pro earns from qualifying purchases.
3. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
A. Personal Data You Provide
- Contact Data: We collect names, email addresses, and other similar contact data if you sign up for our newsletter or leave a comment.
- Credentials: If you create an account, we collect passwords and security information used for authentication.
B. Information Automatically Collected
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Site. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as:
- Log and Usage Data: IP address, browser characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and information about how and when you use our Site.
- Device Data: We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Site.
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent. We use the information we collect or receive:
- To send you administrative information: We may use your personal information to send you product, service, and new feature information and/or information about changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
- To post testimonials or comments: If you leave a comment on a product review, your name and comment may be visible to other visitors.
- To deliver targeted advertising: We may work with third-party advertising networks to serve ads tailored to your interests.
- To protect our Site: We may use your information as part of our efforts to keep our Site safe and secure (e.g., for fraud monitoring and prevention).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., security, network management).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Used by third parties to display relevant ads and track ad performance.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
6. Information Shared with Third Parties
We only share information with the following categories of third parties:
- Affiliate Networks: To track sales and commissions (e.g., Amazon Associates, ShareASale, Impact).
- Data Analytics Services: (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Email Marketing Services: (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) if you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Ad Networks: (e.g., Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine).
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. GDPR Rights (For European Users)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data (“Right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
9. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 13 years of age. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Site.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to other websites (including retailer and product vendor sites). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at [email protected].