Privacy Policy - Laika's World Dog Blog

Effective date: November 2026

Who we are

Laika’s World (https://laikasworld.com/) is a dog blog owned and operated by David Pease, based in California, USA. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

Information you give us directly

Contact form: If you use the contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide, so we can reply to you.
Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address so we can send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and comment text you provide, along with your IP address and browser information, which our spam filter uses to screen for spam.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information, including:

Your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
The pages you visit, how long you spend on them, and the links you click
The website or search that referred you to us
General location information derived from your IP address (such as city or region — never your precise location)

We collect this information through Google Analytics (see “Third-party services” below) to understand how readers use the site and to improve it.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the site remember your preferences and help us understand how the site is used. The site uses:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to measure visits and popular content
Functional cookies set by our email and pop-up tools (OptinMonster, Omnisend) to remember whether you have already seen a pop-up or subscribed
Affiliate cookies set by retailers when you click an affiliate link, so the retailer can credit us if you make a purchase

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not stop the site from working, but some features may behave differently.

Affiliate link clicks

When you click an affiliate link on this site, the retailer may record that the click came from Laika’s World and may set a cookie on your device. If you then make a purchase, the retailer may share limited information with us (such as the fact that a sale occurred and the commission earned). We do not receive your name, address, or payment details from affiliate retailers.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the site
Respond to messages sent through the contact form
Send newsletters and updates to subscribers who have asked for them
Understand which content readers find useful
Prevent spam and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for purposes other than those described here without your consent.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services, each of which collects and processes information under its own privacy policy:

Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights) — measures site traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects your IP address, which Google may process in the United States. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
WPForms — powers the contact form and newsletter sign-up form. Information you submit through a form is stored on this site and may be emailed to us.
OptinMonster — powers pop-ups and sign-up forms on the site.
Omnisend — our email marketing service. If you subscribe to the newsletter, your name and email address are stored with Omnisend so we can send you emails.
Affiliate networks and retailers — including Amazon Associates, Chewy (through Impact), Petco, and other pet retailers. When you click an affiliate link, you are taken to the retailer’s website, and that retailer’s privacy policy applies from that point on.

We do not run display advertising on the site at this time. If that changes, this policy will be updated.

How we share your information

We share your information only as follows:

With the service providers listed above, so they can perform services for us (analytics, forms, email delivery)
With affiliate retailers, only the limited click and purchase information described above
If required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
In connection with a sale or transfer of the site, in which case you will be notified

We do not share your email address or contact details with third parties for their own marketing.

California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act:

Right to know: You may ask us what personal information we have collected about you, where we got it, why we collected it, and who we have shared it with.
Right to delete: You may ask us to delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (for example, information we need to keep for legal reasons).
Right to correct: You may ask us to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to opt out of sale or sharing: We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. If that ever changes, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on the site.
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as precise location, health information, or biometric data.
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at laikasworldblog@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, for example by confirming the email address associated with your request.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at laikasworldblog@gmail.com and we will delete it.

Data retention and security

We keep contact form messages and newsletter subscriber information only as long as needed for the purposes described above. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention settings. We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Links to other websites

This site contains links to other websites, including Amazon, Chewy, Petco, and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will change when we do. We encourage you to review this page periodically.