Effective Date: 14.02.2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PawPits (operating the website pawpits.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Site. By using the Site, you agree to the use of these technologies as described in this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content and advertising.
We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, and local storage to collect information about your use of the Site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience and show you relevant pet‑care content.
- To analyze how users interact with the Site (via Google Analytics) to improve performance and usability.
- To deliver targeted advertisements across the web through Google Ads and social media platforms such as Meta (Facebook) and Pinterest.
- To track affiliate sales and conversions, including through Amazon Associates, so that commissions are correctly attributed when you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly, such as maintaining your session or remembering basic preferences. They do not require prior consent and are automatically enabled.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect information about how visitors use the Site, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths. This data is used to improve the Site and optimize user experience.
c. Functional and Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices (such as language or region) to make your browsing experience more convenient.
d. Advertising and Tracking Cookies
We use Google Ads, Meta Pixel, and Pinterest Tag, as well as cookies from affiliate programs (including Amazon Associates), to show you personalized ads, measure ad performance, and track affiliate conversions. These cookies may be placed by third‑party services and may include identifiers such as your IP address or device ID.
4. Third‑Party Cookies and Tracking
Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties, including:
- Google Analytics and Google Ads for traffic and advertising analytics.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel for targeted advertising and conversion tracking.
- Pinterest Tag for ad performance and retargeting on Pinterest.
- Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks for tracking sales and attributing commissions.
These third parties may collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites and may use it for advertising and analytics purposes.
5. Cookie Duration
- Performance and Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): typically persist for up to 30–180 days, depending on the specific service.
- Advertising Cookies (e.g., Meta Pixel, Pinterest Tag, Google Ads): usually last between 30 and 180 days, depending on the platform and campaign settings.
- Affiliate Cookies (e.g., Amazon Associates): under Amazon’s program, affiliate cookies typically last 24 hours for tracking clicks, with commission attribution possible for purchases made within up to 90 days for items added to the cart during that period.
We periodically review and update our cookie list to ensure accuracy.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options regarding cookies:
- You can accept or reject non‑essential cookies through the cookie consent banner that appears on our Site when you first visit.
- You can disable or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
- You can manage your preferences for Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Pinterest Tag directly through their respective privacy or advertising settings.
Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect how our Site functions and may limit the personalization and advertising features available to you.
7. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (US)
If you are a resident of a U.S. state that grants privacy rights (such as California under the CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected via cookies and tracking technologies.
You can exercise this right by:
- Using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or mechanism on our Site (if available through a Consent Management Platform).
- Or contacting us at elliepawpits@gmail.com to submit your request.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our Site. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your cookie‑related rights, please contact us at:
Email: elliepawpits@gmail.com