Last updated: August 2, 2026
TinyHomePets.com (“TinyHomePets,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independently operated blog based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to helping pet owners who live in small spaces — tiny homes, apartments, condos, and other compact dwellings — choose the right pets, products, and routines for their lifestyle. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit TinyHomePets.com (the “Site”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, other privacy laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for visitors from those regions. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide directly: your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or contact us through a form or email.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and date/time of visit.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies: used to recognize your browser, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve relevant advertising. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
- Respond to your questions, comments, and requests;
- Send newsletters or updates you have opted into, in compliance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) — every commercial message includes a working unsubscribe mechanism and our contact information;
- Analyze site traffic and user behaviour to improve content and user experience;
- Display and personalize advertising, including through Google AdSense and other ad networks;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse;
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies ourselves and through third-party partners (including Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and the Amazon Associates Program) to collect usage data and serve relevant content and ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Full details, including how to opt out, are available in our Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense and Ad Partners)
We use, or intend to use, Google AdSense and other third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com) or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page (optout.networkadvertising.org).
- Third-party vendors, including Google, may show our ads on other sites across the Internet based on your prior visits to our Site (remarketing).
5. Affiliate Links and the Amazon Associates Program
TinyHomePets.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These programs may place tracking cookies on your device when you click an affiliate link. For full details, see our Transparency page.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other blogs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics);
- Advertising and analytics partners (e.g., Google), as described above;
- Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public;
- A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and withdraw consent to certain uses (subject to legal or contractual restrictions). If you are located in the European Economic Area, you may have additional rights under the GDPR, including data portability and the right to erasure. California residents may have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
12. International Visitors
Our Site is hosted and operated from Canada. If you access the Site from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
- Email: info@tinyhomepets.com
- Attn: Privacy Officer, TinyHomePets
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada