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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, how SmallPets Club uses them, and the choices you have regarding their use when you visit our website.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

When you visit our website, cookies are placed on your device to help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve your overall browsing experience

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifying information, but when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter, your personal information may be linked to the cookies stored on your device.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Authentication: To recognize you when you sign in and keep you logged in during your visit
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences, such as language and location
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
  • Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure security

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly

AuthenticationSecuritySession management

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Page viewsTime on siteNavigation paths

Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you

Ad targetingConversion trackingRetargeting

Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings

Language preferenceTheme settingsSaved items

Session vs. Persistent Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing your cookie preferences:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from all or certain websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Opt-Out Links

Some advertising partners offer opt-out options:

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, and some features may not work properly without them.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party services for:

  • Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Google Ads: To deliver relevant advertisements
  • Facebook Pixel: To measure and optimize ad campaigns
  • Email Service Providers: To send newsletters if you subscribe

These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. This information may be used to deliver relevant advertisements on other platforms.

We do not control these third-party cookies. If you would like to learn more about how third parties use your information, please visit their respective privacy policies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

SmallPets Club

Email: privacy@exoticpetcare.com

Location: San Francisco, CA