Privacy Policy

Overview

PetCostEngine (https://bingopetcostengine.com) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to understand how visitors use our site. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track you across websites. All data is aggregated and no individual visitor can be identified. Plausible is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR without requiring a cookie consent banner.

Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Email address: If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form. Email addresses are stored and managed through Brevo (formerly Sendinblue), our email service provider.
• User-contributed cost data: If you voluntarily submit cost reports for your dog. This data is anonymized and aggregated before being reflected in our estimates.
• Aggregate analytics: Page views, referral sources, and device types collected in aggregate by Plausible Analytics (no personal data).

Cookies

PetCostEngine does not set any first-party cookies. Our analytics provider (Plausible) does not use cookies. If you click an affiliate link, the destination site may set its own cookies according to its own privacy policy. This is outside our control.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we use Brevo to manage our mailing list and send communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. We will never sell or share your email address with third parties.

Affiliate Links

This site contains affiliate links to pet insurance providers, dog food brands, and pet supply retailers. When you click these links, the destination site may collect data about your visit according to its own privacy policy. We do not control or have access to data collected by affiliate partners. For more details, see our affiliate disclosure.

Data Retention

• Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe, at which point they are deleted from our mailing list within 30 days.
• User-contributed cost data: Retained indefinitely in anonymized, aggregated form. Original submissions are deleted after processing.
• Analytics data: Plausible retains aggregate data; no personal data is stored.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us and we will respond within 30 days. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, and EU residents have additional rights under GDPR.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.