Effective Date: February 17, 2026
The Dog Effect (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thedogeffect.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you subscribe to our email newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. We only collect information that you voluntarily give us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit The Dog Effect, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring URLs
- Click behavior and interaction data
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Send you our email newsletter if you have subscribed
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve content
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Dog Effect uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit, what pages you view, and what other sites you visited before coming to ours. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at google.com/policies/privacy/partners. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Display Advertising
We use third-party advertising networks to display ads on our site. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices or networkadvertising.org/choices.
Affiliate Tracking
When you click on affiliate links on our site, our affiliate partners (including Amazon Associates and Chewy) may place cookies on your device to track the referral. These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those partners. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use a third-party email service provider to manage subscriptions and send emails. This provider may track whether you open emails and click on links within them. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
Third-Party Links
The Dog Effect contains links to third-party websites, including product pages on Amazon, Chewy, and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of each analytics platform. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of certain data collection practices
- Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
The Dog Effect is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
The Dog Effect Email: privacy@thedogeffect.com