Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2026
Pet Grooming Authority respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Analytics Data: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages viewed, time on site, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
- Email Addresses: If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send grooming guides, product updates, and site news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics, affiliate tracking, and site functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information strictly to:
- Improve our content, site performance, and user experience.
- Send email updates only to those who have explicitly opted in.
- Track affiliate commissions (via Amazon Associates and other programs) to fund our independent testing.
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Third-Party Services
We partner with trusted third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic and behavior analytics.
- Amazon Associates: For affiliate link tracking and commission attribution.
- Email Service Provider (e.g., MailerLite/ConvertKit): For managing newsletter subscriptions (only if you opt-in).
4. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access & Delete: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you, or request its deletion.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided in every newsletter.
- Cookie Management: You can disable or clear cookies at any time through your web browser’s settings.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact our editorial team.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Cookies
Our site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers including Amazon, Chewy, and others. When you click these links, the retailer may set cookies on your browser to track the referral. These cookies are governed by the retailer’s own privacy policy.
We do not control these cookies. Please refer to each retailer’s privacy policy for details.
For a complete list of our affiliate partners, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Amazon Associates Program
As an Amazon Associate, we participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an Amazon link on our site and make a purchase, Amazon may collect data as described in Amazon’s Privacy Notice.
