Privacy Policy

Who we are

Still Beside Me ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website stillbesideme.org — a free resource site for people grieving the loss of a beloved pet. We are not a company; we are a small, independent editorial project.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: hello@stillbesideme.org

What information we collect

We collect information in two ways: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit.

Information you provide:

• Email address, if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter
• Any message content if you contact us directly by email

Information collected automatically:

• Pages visited and how long you spend on them
• General geographic location (country/region level only)
• Device type, browser type, and operating system
• Referring website (how you found us)

This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies, primarily by the third-party services described below.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use them for two purposes: to understand how visitors use the site (analytics), and to display relevant advertising.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.

Google AdSense and advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

We do not control the content of third-party advertisements. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site — which pages are most helpful, how people find us, and how we can improve. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports site trends without identifying individual visitors.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Email newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect and store your email address for the sole purpose of sending you our occasional updates. We will never share your email address with any third party. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

How we use your information

• To understand which content is helpful and improve the site
• To send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
• To respond to direct messages sent to us

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for their marketing purposes.

Data retention

Email addresses for newsletter subscribers are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to the default policies of Google Analytics. Direct email correspondence may be retained for up to one year.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@stillbesideme.org.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Third-party links

Our content may include links to external websites — pet loss support lines, charities, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy are welcome at: hello@stillbesideme.org