Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

PlainPetCare collects minimal data. We use privacy-focused analytics (Umami) that does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information.

Editorial Independence

Content on PlainPetCare is compiled by our editorial team: raw data from AKC breed standards, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regional Consumer Price Index, and published industry rate surveys is transformed into breed- and metro-specific price estimates by our continuous editorial pipeline, validated against the source before publication. The PlainPetCare editorial team, operating under Kiznis Studio, is responsible for editorial standards and corrections. Content is informational only and is not veterinary advice.

We do not accept payment, sponsorship, or promoted placement from grooming chains, boarding facilities, trainers, or any pet care provider or industry association. Our only revenue source is contextual display advertising served by Google AdSense — advertisers do not influence which entities we cover or how we present data, and they do not receive preferential placement.

Cookies & Tracking

PlainPetCare does not set first-party cookies. Third-party services may set cookies:

  • Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on browsing patterns.
  • Cloudflare may set security cookies.
  • Google Analytics (GA4) uses cookies for traffic measurement.

Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This includes:

  • Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie for ad serving
  • Third-party vendors and ad networks serving ads on this site

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info. For a full list of Google's ad technology providers, visit Google's ad technology providers page.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy regulations, you have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of personalized advertising (see Advertising section above)
  • Use browser privacy features or ad blockers to limit tracking

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may be presented with a consent dialog for personalized advertising in compliance with GDPR. California residents may opt out of the sale of personal information under CCPA.

Children's Privacy

PlainPetCare does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions: privacy@plainpetcare.com