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YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS

Privacy policy.

At Small Dog Standard, we respect your privacy and believe in being transparent about how information is collected and used when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be processed when you browse Small Dog Standard, use our interactive tools, or follow links to third-party websites.

Effective date: October 8, 2026

1. Information We Collect

You can browse Small Dog Standard without creating an account or providing personal information directly to us.

When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically process technical information necessary to deliver, maintain, and protect the website.

This information may include:

This information may be processed through hosting, security, and operational services, including Vercel, according to the services and settings we use.

2. Interactive Tools

Our Carrier Fit Finder helps visitors compare their dog's measurements with the usable interior dimensions of a carrier.

Measurements entered into this tool are processed locally in your browser. They are not intentionally submitted to or stored in a Small Dog Standard database.

If you choose to copy your measurements, the tool uses your browser's clipboard functionality. You control where the copied information is pasted or shared.

3. Website Analytics

We use Vercel Web Analytics to understand general website traffic, such as page visits and which articles readers find useful. Vercel Web Analytics does not use cookies to identify visitors. We use this information to improve Small Dog Standard and its content.

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Websites

Small Dog Standard may participate in affiliate marketing programs.

Some links may direct you to retailers, product manufacturers, or other independent websites. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use tracking identifiers or cookies to attribute qualifying purchases.

We may receive a commission when you make an eligible purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you.

Third-party websites operate under their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information or completing a purchase.

For more information, please visit our Affiliate Disclosure.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files that websites and third-party services may store on your device.

Small Dog Standard does not currently require an account or use a shopping cart. However, hosting, analytics, security, and affiliate services may use cookies or similar technologies depending on which features are enabled.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain technologies may affect some website functionality.

6. How Information Is Used

Information processed in connection with the website may be used to:

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information directly to data brokers.

Information may be processed by service providers that help operate the website, including hosting, analytics, and affiliate tracking partners.

We may also disclose information where legally required or when reasonably necessary to protect the website, its users, or applicable rights.

8. Data Retention and Security

We aim to limit the information processed to what is reasonably necessary for operating and improving Small Dog Standard.

Technical logs, analytics records, and information processed by third-party providers may be retained according to the applicable service settings, agreements, and legal requirements.

We use reasonable measures to help protect the website and information associated with its operation. However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding personal information, including requesting access, correction, or deletion, and objecting to or limiting certain processing.

You may also manage cookies through your browser and use available privacy controls provided by third-party services.

If you have a privacy-related question or request, you may contact us using the information below. We will review requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Small Dog Standard is intended for a general audience of dog owners and is not directed specifically to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to address it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website develops, new services are introduced, or legal requirements change.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date when appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled by Small Dog Standard, please contact us:

Small Dog Standard

Email: contact@smalldogstandard.com

We appreciate your trust and are committed to communicating clearly about our privacy practices.

Small dogs. Higher standards.