Effective Date: February 27, 2026

Happy Paws HQ (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://happypawshq.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our Website. It also explains your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

• Contact us via email
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Comment on blog posts
• Download resources
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any information you include in your message
• Other contact details you voluntarily provide

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily submit.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referring URL
• Interaction data

This information may be collected using cookies, log files, and analytics tools.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Operate and secure the Website
• Improve user experience
• Analyze traffic and usage trends
• Track affiliate link performance
• Support advertising and analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Where required by law (such as in the EU/UK), non-essential cookies are only activated after your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the Website
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Provide newsletters or marketing communications (if subscribed)
• Improve content and functionality
• Analyze performance and traffic
• Monitor affiliate link activity
• Prevent fraud or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests (such as improving our Website)

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

4. Your Privacy Rights

A. GDPR / UK GDPR Rights

If you are in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact:
hello@happypawshq.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

B. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Limit use of sensitive personal information

We do not sell personal information and do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To submit a request, contact:
hello@happypawshq.com

We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

Happy Paws HQ participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that:

• We may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links.
• Affiliate partners may use cookies to track purchases.

We may use third-party services, including:

• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
• Email marketing providers
• Affiliate networks
• Advertising networks
• Hosting providers

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• We may send educational content, updates, or promotional materials.
• You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.
• We do not sell or rent email addresses.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection.

By using this Website, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately at:

hello@happypawshq.com

We will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. At this time, the Website does not respond differently to such signals.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, you may contact:

Happy Paws HQ
Email: hello@happypawshq.com
Website: https://happypawshq.com