Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for FurryPetDiary.com
Last Updated: December 2025
FurryPetDiary.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://furrypetdiary.com
FurryPetDiary.com is a pet-related blog website where we publish articles, guides, and informational content.
2. Information We Collect
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
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The information shown in the comment form
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IP address
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Browser user agent string (for spam detection)
We may use an anonymized hash (created from your email address) to check with the Gravatar service for profile images.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible publicly next to your comment.
b. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images that include EXIF GPS location data.
Visitors may download and extract location data from images on the site.
c. Cookies
We may use cookies for:
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Saving your name and email while commenting (valid for 1 year)
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User login sessions
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Screen display preferences
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Improving user experience
If you log in, we set cookies to store:
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Login information (2 days)
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Screen settings (1 year)
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“Remember Me” login (2 weeks)
If you edit or publish an article, a temporary cookie may store the post ID (expires after 1 day).
d. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as:
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Videos
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Images
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Articles
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Social media posts
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited that website directly, meaning they may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
We do not control third-party tracking.
3. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.
However:
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Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection tools.
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If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in that email.
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely to recognize repeat commenters.
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User accounts (if created in the future): we store provided information in user profiles.
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Users can edit or delete personal information anytime (except username).
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Administrators can see and edit profile details.
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5. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
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A copy of the personal data we hold
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Deletion of your data from our system
This does not include data we must retain for:
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Legal requirements
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Security reasons
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Administrative purposes
You can make a data request anytime through our official email.
6. Where Your Data Is Sent
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Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection services (e.g., Akismet or similar tools).
7. Protection of Your Data
We use:
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Secure server technology
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Anti-spam tools
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WordPress security plugins
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Regular updates
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Use the website at your own discretion.
8. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
Our website may display ads served by third-party networks such as Google AdSense.
These third parties may:
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Use cookies
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Collect non-personal data
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Provide personalized ads based on your browsing history
Users can opt out of personalized ads via:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
This ensures compliance with AdSense requirements.
9. Links to External Websites
We may link to external websites for reference or affiliate purposes.
We are not responsible for:
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Their content
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Their privacy practices
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Their policies
Please review their privacy pages separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our content is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If you believe a minor submitted personal information, contact us for removal.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
The revised date will be shown at the top of the page.
Continued use of our website means you accept the updated terms.
12. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us anytime: