Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Pawful Dreams ("we," "us," "our"), operated by Nicole, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit pawfuldreams.com (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognize your device, remember preferences, and — in the case of analytics and advertising cookies — track behavior across visits and, in some cases, across other websites.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Mandatory / Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our consent tool. They typically relate to core functionality such as cookie consent preference storage, security, load balancing, and basic site navigation. Essential cookies do not track you for marketing purposes and are not used to build an advertising profile.
Legal basis: These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under EU ePrivacy rules because they are strictly necessary to deliver the service you've requested.
2. Google Analytics (Performance & Analytics Cookies)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site — which pages are read, how long visitors stay, what device and browser they're using, and general geographic region (derived from IP address, which we do not store in full). This data helps us identify which content is genuinely useful and where the Site is falling short.
Google Analytics cookies collect data such as a randomly generated client identifier, session information, and interaction events. This data is processed by Google in accordance with Google's own privacy and data processing terms. Where available, we use IP anonymization/truncation features within Google Analytics.
Legal basis: Consent (for EU/EEA/UK visitors), collected via our cookie consent tool before any non-essential cookie is set.
3. Multi-Network Affiliate Tracking Pixels
Pawful Dreams is monetized in part through affiliate marketing. When you click a product link on our Site, an affiliate tracking cookie or pixel from the relevant network may be set on your device so that, if you make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We currently work with the following affiliate networks, each of which sets and manages its own tracking cookies subject to its own privacy terms:
- Amazon Associates — tracks qualifying purchases made after clicking an Amazon product link, typically via a short-duration session cookie.
Each network determines its own cookie duration, data collected, and retention period, which we do not control directly. We link to each network's privacy documentation where available, and encourage you to review the privacy policy of the specific retailer or network if you have concerns about a particular purchase.
Legal basis: Consent (for EU/EEA/UK visitors), collected via our cookie consent tool.
Managing Your Consent
On your first visit, you'll be shown a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
- Reopening the cookie preference tool (typically available via a "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer), or
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies — note that blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
Rejecting Google Analytics and affiliate tracking cookies does not affect your ability to browse the Site or read our content. It does mean that if you click through to a retailer and make a purchase, we will not be credited with the associated affiliate commission.
Compliance Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle tracking data can be sent through our
Contact page — subject line: Cookie / Privacy Compliance