Last updated: October 1, 2025
VetCostGuide.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Automatically collected data: When you visit our site, we collect standard log data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This is used solely for site analytics and security.
Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address. We use this only to send the newsletter you requested. We never sell email addresses.
Contact form submissions: If you contact us, we retain your name and email to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track aggregate usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the website
- To send newsletters you have requested
- To respond to your inquiries
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to external websites (veterinary practices, insurance providers, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google Analytics default settings. Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is deleted after 12 months.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at privacy@vetcostguide.com.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at privacy@vetcostguide.com.