Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 18, 2026

CoquiPaws («we,» «our,» or «us») operates the website coquipaws.com (the «Site»). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your data.

We take privacy seriously. We do not sell your personal information, ever. This policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other international privacy standards.

1. Who We Are

CoquiPaws is an independent editorial team based in Latin America, publishing pet product reviews and educational content. The data controller for purposes of GDPR is the CoquiPaws editorial team, contactable at coquipaws@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Name and message content — when you contact us via email or our contact form.
  • Comments — if and when we enable a comments feature, including your name, email, and the comment itself.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit CoquiPaws, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:

  • IP address (anonymized where applicable)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
  • Date and time of visit

2.3 What We Do Not Collect

We do not collect financial information, government IDs, health data, or other sensitive personal information. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Send our newsletter (only if you opt in)
  2. Respond to your inquiries
  3. Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve content
  4. Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
  5. Comply with legal obligations

Under GDPR, our legal bases for processing are: (a) your consent (for newsletter and non-essential cookies), (b) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, and (c) legal obligations where applicable.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CoquiPaws uses cookies and similar technologies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (cannot be disabled).
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic patterns (Google Analytics).
  • Functional cookies — remember your preferences (e.g., language).
  • Advertising cookies — if and when we enable display ads in the future, these may be used by ad partners.

5. Third-Party Services

We share limited information with the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

  • Google Analytics — for traffic analytics. IP anonymization is enabled where supported. Google Privacy Policy
  • MailerLite — for newsletter management (stores your email if you subscribe). MailerLite Privacy Policy
  • Amazon Associates Program — affiliate links may include tracking parameters so Amazon can attribute referrals. We do not see your purchase details. Amazon Privacy Notice
  • Google AdSense (future) — if we enable display advertising, AdSense may serve personalized ads using cookies. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.
  • Web hosting and CDN providers — process server logs as part of delivering our Site.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Affiliate Links

CoquiPaws participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, Amazon tracks the referral. We earn a commission, but we do not receive your personal purchase information. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Newsletter subscriber emails: until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: typically 12–24 months, then deleted.
  • Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics default settings (currently 14 months).

8. International Data Transfers

CoquiPaws operates from Latin America, and our third-party providers (Google, MailerLite, Amazon) may store data in the United States or other countries. Where required, these transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

9. Your Rights

9.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA/UK Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data («right to be forgotten»)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

9.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of the «sale» or «sharing» of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

9.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at coquipaws@gmail.com with the subject line «Privacy Request.» We will respond within 30 days.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption and reputable third-party providers. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

CoquiPaws is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The «Last updated» date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via the Site or newsletter.

13. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email coquipaws@gmail.com.