Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.sparklecatsitting.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

We use Google Analytics & Meta Pixel

Website Policy for the Use of Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel Tracking

Effective Date: January 1st, 2021

This Website Policy governs the use of Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel tracking on our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this policy.

1. Introduction

1.1. Sparkle Cat Sitting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel tracking on our website to collect and analyze data about user interactions. These tools help us better understand our website visitors, improve our services, and provide a personalized experience for our users.

1.2. This policy explains the types of information collected, how it is used, and how you can manage your preferences regarding Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel tracking.

1. Information Collected

2.1. Google Analytics: When you visit our website, Google Analytics automatically collects certain information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and website navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized, and it does not personally identify you.

2.2. Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel on our website to track user interactions and conversions. This allows us to optimize our advertising campaigns and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. The collected data may include your IP address, browser information, device type, and website activities related to our advertisements.

1. Use of Information

3.1. We use the information collected through Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for the following purposes:

• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Monitoring the performance and effectiveness of our website
• Improving our services and user experience
• Personalizing content and advertisements
• Optimizing our marketing campaigns
• Generating statistical reports

3.2. We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information collected through Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel to any third parties unless required by law.

1. Managing Your Preferences

4.1. You can control your preferences regarding Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel tracking. Here are your options:

• Google Analytics: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing your website visit information with Google Analytics.
• Facebook Pixel: You can manage your Facebook Pixel preferences through your Facebook settings or by adjusting your browser settings to block third-party cookies. Please note that this may impact your ability to view targeted advertisements.

1. Third-Party Websites

5.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please be aware that this Website Policy does not cover the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their respective policies before interacting with them.

1. Changes to this Policy

6.1. We may update this Website Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

1. Contact Information

7.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Website Policy or our use of Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel tracking, please contact us

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Website Policy and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

Last updated: Jan 6th 2024

A note about Data security

All customer data is kept safe behind 2FA and encryption. We never sell our contact lists.

On a Developer Note

Your privacy is important to us, in the near future we will move this site to a host that allows for server-side performance monitoring so we will not require Google or Facebook for metrics.