Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Kibble And Bowl, we’re committed to protecting your privacy and making sure you have a positive experience on our site.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit us. As an affiliate review site dedicated to helping dog owners find well-tested food and feeding supplies, we take your trust seriously. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
Data collection
Kibble And Bowl collects information to improve your experience and offer better recommendations for your dog’s needs.
Information you provide directly
- Contact information (name, email, phone) if you submit a question or request
- Comments and feedback on product reviews
- Newsletter subscriptions and preferences
Information collected automatically
- Browser & device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on content, links clicked, search queries
- Location data: General geographic location (country/region level)
- Cookies & tracking: Session identifiers, personalization preferences, affiliate tracking cookies
Cookies & tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and support our affiliate partnerships.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: Enable core site functionality and security
- Performance cookies: Google Analytics to measure traffic, engagement, and user behavior
- Amazon affiliate cookies: Track product clicks and purchases for affiliate commission attribution
- Personalization cookies: Remember your preferences and filter settings
- Marketing cookies: Support retargeting and interest-based advertising
Managing your cookie preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser’s privacy settings. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when they’re being set. Blocking certain cookies may limit Kibble And Bowl’s functionality and your access to personalized recommendations.
How we use your data
Kibble And Bowl uses the information we collect to:
- Deliver accurate, well-tested product reviews and recommendations
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze trends in product preferences and reader needs
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send newsletters and updates (with opt-in consent)
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
- Support Amazon Associates affiliate program tracking and commission payments
- Enable personalized content based on your interests
Third-party services
We partner with trusted platforms to deliver analytics, personalization, and affiliate functionality. These partners may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.
- Google Analytics: Tracks site traffic, user behavior, and content engagement. Governed by Google’s Privacy Policy
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate program that tracks product links, clicks, and purchases. See Amazon Associates Operating Policies
- CDN & hosting providers: Deliver site content and maintain server logs
- Email service providers: Manage newsletter delivery and subscription preferences
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share limited data with service providers strictly to operate Kibble And Bowl and support our affiliate model.
GDPR & CCPA rights
If you’re located in the EU, UK, or California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data.
GDPR rights (EU/UK users)
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
CCPA rights (California users)
- Know what personal data is collected
- Delete personal information
- Opt out of data sales
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights
- Request disclosure of data sources and purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] with your request. We’ll respond within 30 days.
Data security
Kibble And Bowl uses industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse, including SSL encryption, secure server configurations, and access controls.
That said, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we can’t guarantee absolute security, and you assume the risk of any disclosure of your information.
Children’s privacy
Kibble And Bowl does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. Our site is intended for adults. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we’ll delete it immediately.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information should contact us right away at [email protected].
International data transfers
Kibble And Bowl operates from the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using Kibble And Bowl, you consent to the transfer of your information to the US under applicable data protection laws.
For EU/UK residents, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other lawful mechanisms to ensure adequate data protection for international transfers.
Policy changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We’ll flag material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, by email or a prominent notice on our site.
Your continued use of Kibble And Bowl after changes take effect means you accept the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.