Legal & Compliance

Cookies & Tracking Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

At Paws Source, we respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your control options, and your choices regarding third-party tracking.

1. What Are Cookies & Tracking Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, authenticate users, and analyze site traffic. In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixels, local storage, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure Paws Source functions correctly, to personalize your experience, to understand how our site is used, and to deliver relevant content and offers. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through forms or account registration.

Essential Cookies

These are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like user authentication, security, session management, and cart functionality. You cannot opt out of these, as our services may not work properly without them.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous information such as page views, time spent, and navigation paths. This data is used to improve site performance and user experience. Tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar may set these cookies.

Functional & Personalization Cookies

These remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, pet profile settings) to provide enhanced, personalized features. If you disable these, certain features may not function as expected.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They may be set by us or third-party partners. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time.

3. Third-Party Tracking

We work with trusted third-party providers for analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing. These parties may set their own cookies and are governed by their respective privacy policies. We do not control cookies set by third parties and recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information.

4. Managing & Deleting Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Reject all cookies (note: this may limit site functionality)
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are placed

For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help section or resources like aboutcookies.org.

🍪 Manage Your Preferences
Update your cookie consent settings anytime.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of Paws Source after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Privacy Team:
Email: privacy@pawssource.com
Address: 123 Pet Care Blvd, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 1-800-PAWS-HELP

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