Privacy Policy
smallseniordogs.com
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
- Introduction
Welcome to smallseniordogs.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
This website is operated from Ontario, Canada, and is subject to Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, additional rights may apply to you as described in this policy.
- Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide to Us
We may collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide:
• Email address (e.g., when you sign up for a newsletter or contact us)
• Your name, if included in correspondence
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Device type and operating system
- Amazon Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Links
smallseniordogs.com is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.
This means that when you click on product links on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon has its own privacy policy governing how it collects and uses your data when you visit their platform. We encourage you to review Amazon’s Privacy Notice at https://www.amazon.ca/privacy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of Amazon or any other third-party websites linked from our site.
- Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics). These help us improve our content and user experience.
• Affiliate Cookies: Placed by Amazon when you click on affiliate links.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To operate and improve our website and content
• To respond to your inquiries or messages
• To send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior (via analytics tools)
• To earn affiliate commissions through product recommendations
• To comply with legal obligations - Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers) who assist us in operating our website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Affiliate Partners: When you click Amazon affiliate links, Amazon may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities. - Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Email addresses collected for newsletters are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months as per standard Google Analytics settings. - Your Privacy Rights
Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for the collection or use of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you also have the right to erasure, data portability, and the right to object to processing. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest and consent where applicable.
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 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. - Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. - Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. - Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
smallseniordogs@gmail.com
Ontario, Canada
Website: https://www.smallseniordogs.com