Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2026
At Pawprint Journals ("we," "us," or "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website pawprintjournals.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, fill out a contact form, or otherwise interact with the Site. This may include your name, email address, and any message content you submit.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the dates and times of your visits. This data helps us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve the experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- To analyze usage trends and Site performance
- To detect and prevent fraud or other harmful activities
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services may collect information about your online activity over time and across different websites. You can learn more about Google Analytics and opt out by visiting Google's opt-out page.
Advertising
We may display third-party advertisements on the Site. These advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. We do not share personally identifiable information with advertisers unless you have given us explicit permission to do so. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices.
Affiliate Links
Some content on the Site may include affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Third-party affiliate networks may place cookies on your device to track referral activity.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Opt out of certain data collection and personalized advertising
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@pawprintjournals.com.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Pawprint Journals
Email: privacy@pawprintjournals.com
Portland, Oregon, United States