Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2026

WagWanderer (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use wagwanderer.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and your choices.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Name and email address when leaving comments
  • Name, email, and message when submitting our contact form
  • Name and email if you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Any other information you choose to share with us

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Site
  • Respond to messages and inquiries
  • Send newsletters (you may unsubscribe anytime)
  • Moderate comments and prevent spam
  • Analyze traffic and user engagement
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. If approved, your profile image may be publicly visible next to your comment.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate essential site features
  • Understand traffic and performance (analytics)
  • Support advertising and affiliate tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

5. Analytics & Advertising

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect device and usage information.

We may participate in affiliate programs. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Advertising and affiliate partners may use cookies or device identifiers to measure referrals and ad performance.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

7. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help operate the Site (hosting, email, analytics)
  • Authorities if required by law
  • A buyer or successor in the event of a business transfer

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, security, and operational needs. Comments and related metadata may be stored indefinitely.

9. Your Choices & Rights

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Adjust browser settings to manage cookies
  • Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, where applicable by law

10. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

12. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Site’s contact form.