Effective Date: June 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Urban Pooch (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://theurbanpooch.com (“Website”).
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, improve user experiences, and provide information about how visitors interact with a website.
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information we store about you may be linked to information stored in cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Urban Pooch may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the Website functions properly.
- Improve website performance and usability.
- Remember user preferences and settings.
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior.
- Enhance security and fraud prevention.
- Support marketing and advertising activities where applicable.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
They help with functions such as:
- Page navigation
- Website security
- Form submissions
- Accessibility features
Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not function correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting information such as:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Traffic sources
- Time spent on pages
- Website performance metrics
The information collected is typically aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences
- Saved settings
- User customization options
These cookies help provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
If used, these cookies may help:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Limit repetitive advertisements
- Track marketing campaign performance
Advertising partners may set some of these cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including but not limited to:
- Website analytics providers
- Embedded content providers
- Social media platforms
- Marketing and advertising partners
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We do not control the operation of third-party cookies.
5. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.
You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Browser-specific instructions can usually be found in your browser’s Help section.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain areas of the Website.
6. Cookie Retention
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device until they expire automatically or are manually deleted.
Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.
7. Data Protection
Information collected through cookies may be combined with other information collected through the Website and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect information collected through cookies from unauthorized access or misuse.
8. Your Consent
When required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
The Urban Pooch
Website: https://theurbanpooch.com
Email: cathyscott516@yahoo.com
Phone: (408) 425-8663