Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to a user’s computer or device while they are browsing. These data files are used for various reasons, such as to improve your experience on our website, ‘pet-sitting-and-dog-walking’, by remembering your preferences and providing a personalized service. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functionality and purpose.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and deliver you a secure, authenticated, and efficient experience. They enable core site functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website may not perform as smoothly or securely.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages from certain pages. These insights help us to improve the way our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to the website, though they aren’t essential for the site to function.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits and are used to make advertising relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advert or to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are placed by us and our advertisers.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do this through your browser’s settings. Each browser’s method for blocking or managing cookies is different, but typically involves updating your browser preferences, which also clearly indicates the type of cookie an individual website has used and its duration (i.e., session vs. persistent). Please note that if you choose to block or delete necessary cookies, some parts of our website may not function optimally.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies from partners for the purposes of performance monitoring, functionality enhancement, and targeted advertising. These partners help us understand how our site is used and provide a more personalized experience to you. We also use third-party cookies for social media integration and to facilitate payment gateway transactions.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and are committed to transparency in our use of cookies. By using our website, you consent to the placement of the cookies described in this policy. You can give, deny, or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings as mentioned above. To change your cookie preferences, please visit our ‘Cookie Settings’ page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
[email protected]
This Cookie Policy is subject to change and any changes made will be updated in the ‘Last Updated’ date above. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website constitutes an acceptance of any such changes.