Cheerio Checks In ("we", "us", "our") operates this website as an independent travel guide for small dogs and their humans. For any privacy matter, you can reach us at legal@cheeriochecksin.com.

We collect only the information needed to operate the site and respond to you:

• Contact form: Name, email address, inquiry type, and message.
• Newsletter signup: Email address and optional dog name and weight.
• Reader reports: Name, email, dog details, and visit information.
• Analytics and cookies: Anonymized usage data such as page views and device information, collected via Google Tag Manager and similar technologies.
• Payment or account data: If we introduce paid features or accounts, related details are processed only through trusted third-party providers and handled under this policy.

We use personal information solely for the purpose for which it was provided: replying to inquiries, distributing the newsletter to subscribers, informing editorial priorities from reader reports, measuring and improving site performance, and meeting legal obligations. We do not sell personal information.

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we rely on your consent (for example, newsletter signups), our legitimate interests in operating and improving the site, and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time.

The site uses Google Tag Manager, which may set cookies or use similar technologies to measure traffic and engagement. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use tracking for advertising retargeting.

We share personal information only with service providers who help us operate the site — such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers — and only as needed to provide their services. These providers maintain their own privacy practices. We may also disclose information where required by law.

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.

Depending on your location, you may have rights under Canada's PIPEDA, the EU/UK GDPR, or California's CCPA/CPRA, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Opt out of marketing emails and, where applicable, the sale or sharing of data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email legal@cheeriochecksin.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

We are based in Canada, and our service providers may process data in other countries. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it remains protected consistent with this policy and applicable law.

The site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Cheerio Checks In is built on managed infrastructure that provides encryption, access controls, and regular security maintenance. No security system is perfect, and we review our practices regularly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected here with an updated effective date.

For privacy questions, data-access, or deletion requests, email legal@cheeriochecksin.com or use our contact page. This policy is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada.