Last updated: October 5, 2026
DogExplained respects your privacy and aims to be transparent about how information may be collected, used, and handled when you visit dogexplained.com.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected through the website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to visitors.
Information We May Collect
When you visit DogExplained, certain information may be collected automatically through standard website and analytics technologies.
This may include information such as:
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- approximate location based on IP address
- pages visited
- referring pages or websites
- time spent on pages
- general interaction with the website
We may also receive information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us by email or through another communication method.
Analytics
DogExplained uses Google Site Kit and Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics information may help us understand:
- which pages are visited
- how visitors arrive at the website
- general website performance
- device and browser usage
- how content is being discovered and used
We use this information to improve the website, understand audience needs, and evaluate the performance of our content.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
DogExplained may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, consent management, and other legitimate website purposes.
CookieYes is used to provide cookie-consent controls.
Google Consent Mode is handled through Google Site Kit.
Depending on your location and consent choices, certain analytics or other technologies may be limited until appropriate consent is provided.
You can use the cookie-consent controls available on the website to manage your preferences.
For more information about cookies used on DogExplained, please see our Cookie Policy.
Information You Send to Us
If you contact DogExplained by email, we may receive information such as:
- your name
- email address
- the content of your message
- any information you voluntarily include
We use this information only as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, investigate a correction request, manage legitimate business communication, or address website-related questions.
Please do not send passwords, payment information, government identification numbers, medical records, or other unnecessary sensitive personal information.
How We Use Information
Information collected through DogExplained may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website
- understand website usage
- improve content and usability
- monitor website performance
- respond to questions and feedback
- review editorial corrections
- prevent abuse, fraud, or security threats
- comply with legal obligations where applicable
Third-Party Services
DogExplained may rely on third-party services to operate, analyze, or improve the website.
These services may process certain information according to their own privacy policies.
Current services may include:
- Google Site Kit
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- CookieYes
DogExplained does not control the independent privacy practices of third-party services.
Advertising
DogExplained may use advertising services in the future.
At the time this policy was last updated, Google AdSense was not connected to the website.
If advertising services are introduced later, this Privacy Policy and related cookie disclosures may be updated as appropriate.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures intended to protect the website and information handled through it.
However, no website, internet transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Links
DogExplained articles may link to external websites, veterinary resources, scientific publications, organizations, or other third-party services.
Once you leave DogExplained, the privacy practices of the external website apply.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites.
Your Choices
You may be able to control or limit certain data collection by:
- adjusting cookie preferences through the website consent banner
- changing browser cookie settings
- using browser privacy controls
- contacting us with a privacy-related question
Depending on where you live, applicable law may provide additional privacy rights.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
DogExplained may update this Privacy Policy when website practices, services, technologies, or legal requirements change.
When material changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page may be revised.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices on DogExplained, contact: