Last updated: May 2026 | Effective: May 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Hug a Pet (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit this blog.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us:
- Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Your name and email when you submit a contact form
- Any other information you choose to share with us
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on them
- Referring website URLs
- General geographic location (country and city level only)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send newsletter emails you have opted in to receive
- To respond to your messages and enquiries
- To understand how the blog is used and improve it
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies
This blog uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include essential cookies required for the site to function, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site, and advertising cookies if display advertising is enabled.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may affect your experience on this blog.
4. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — for website traffic and behaviour analytics
- Email marketing platforms — for sending newsletters to subscribers
- Affiliate networks — for product recommendation commissions
- Blogger / Google — as the platform hosting this blog
Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they use data.
5. Affiliate Links
Some links on this blog are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hugapet.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers are retained until they unsubscribe.
8. Children’s Privacy
This blog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach us at hello@hugapet.com or via our contact page.
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