Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 14, 2025
Who we are
PawsomeScout (“we”, “us”, “our”) publishes reviews, comparisons, and guides for pet products at pawsomescout.com.
Contact: [email protected]
What we collect & why
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Usage data: pages viewed, clicks, approximate location, device/browser (to improve the site, security, and analytics).
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Cookies: to remember preferences, enable consent, measure performance, and attribute affiliate clicks.
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Email (optional): if you subscribe or submit a form, we store your name/email to send content or reply. You can unsubscribe anytime.
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Affiliate tracking: when you click a link marked as an affiliate link, the merchant/network may set a cookie to attribute any purchase to us.
Legal bases (GDPR)
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Legitimate interests (site operation, analytics, fraud prevention).
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Consent (marketing emails, non-essential cookies).
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Contract (responding to your requests).
Who gets data
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Analytics/measurement: e.g., Google Analytics/Tag Manager.
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Email provider: for newsletter delivery and management.
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Affiliate networks/merchants: to track referrals and commissions.
Each provider processes data under its own policy.
Retention
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Emails: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
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Analytics/logs: typically 14–26 months (system defaults) unless needed longer for security/compliance.
Your rights
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Access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing; withdraw consent at any time; data portability.
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EU/UK residents: you may lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
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California residents: you may request access/deletion and opt-out of “sale/sharing” of personal info (we don’t sell personal info; affiliate links/ads may be considered “sharing” under CPRA—use the cookie banner preferences to opt out).
How to exercise your rights
To request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or to object/opt-out of “sale/sharing” (CPRA), submit a request at pawsomescout.com/data-requests/ or email [email protected]. We’ll verify your identity and respond within 30 days (45 days if reasonably necessary). We keep a record of requests to demonstrate compliance.
International transfers
We may process/store data outside your country. We use reasonable safeguards where required.
Security
We use reasonable technical/organizational measures; no method is 100% secure.
Children
Our content is for adults; we don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13/16 (as applicable).
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected here with a new “Last updated” date.