Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2/9/2026

1. Introduction

Groomas.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Contact Information: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Breed Image Data: We do not store personal breed images. All breed images displayed on our site are either royalty-free stock images or provided for display purposes only.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic, including pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and device information. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our website and grooming guides
  • Respond to your inquiries and questions
  • Analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

  • Google AdSense: If enabled, Google AdSense may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out using browser extensions or by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Display personalized advertisements
  • Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through our Contact page.