Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Last Updated: March 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how PetAdvisor.ca (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at https://petadvisor.ca (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
PetAdvisor.ca is an independently operated Canadian pet information website. We provide educational content on pet care, nutrition, health, training, and related topics for Canadian pet owners.
For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: Email: hello@petadvisor.ca
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Your name and email address if you contact us via our contact form or subscribe to any newsletter
- Any information you include in messages you send us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Clicks and interactions with content
This information is collected through tools such as Google Analytics and advertising partners, described further below.
3. Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to operate the Site and serve advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect Site functionality.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (e.g., WordPress session cookies)
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Site
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Understand how visitors use the Site through analytics
- Display advertising to support the Site’s operation
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
PetAdvisor.ca uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Site, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site.
We use the information we get from Google Analytics to improve the Site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, not your name or other personally identifying information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including veterinary organizations, government resources, and product retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for up to two years.
9. Your Rights (Canadian Residents)
If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to withdraw consent to our use of your information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@petadvisor.ca. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
PetAdvisor.ca is not directed at 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 promptly delete it.
11. 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. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
PetAdvisor.ca Email: hello@petadvisor.ca
This Privacy Policy was written for PetAdvisor.ca and is governed by the laws of Canada.