Last updated: October 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Petnux (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://petnux.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who we are
Petnux is an independent publication about cat gear and small-space cat ownership, operated by Petnux, contactable at hello@petnux.com.
2. Information we collect
Information you give us. If you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, we collect the email address and any other information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and approximate location derived from IP address.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to operate the Site, understand how it is used, and display advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions.
4. Advertising
We display advertising on the Site, including advertising served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and/or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we request consent for advertising cookies through a consent management platform in accordance with applicable law. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the consent banner or your browser settings.
5. Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. We use this information only to improve the Site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We also use Google Search Console, which provides aggregate search performance data and does not identify individual visitors.
6. Email newsletters
If you subscribe, we store your email address and, if you provide it, your first name, using our email service provider (our email service provider). We use this information to send the newsletter and related updates.
Every email we send includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also ask us to delete your data at any time by emailing hello@petnux.com. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing.
7. Affiliate links
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate networks we participate in may set cookies in order to attribute a purchase to our link. These cookies are set by the merchant or network, not by us.
For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
8. How we use information
We use the information we collect to: operate and maintain the Site; improve our content; respond to enquiries; send newsletters to subscribers; display advertising; measure the performance of our content; and comply with legal obligations.
9. Legal bases for processing (EEA and UK visitors)
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following bases: consent (for advertising cookies and newsletters), legitimate interests (for site security, analytics, and improving our content), and legal obligation.
10. Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate data;
- request deletion of your data;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- withdraw consent at any time;
- request data portability;
- lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@petnux.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
11. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics retention settings.
12. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
13. International data transfers
Our service providers, including Google and our email provider, may store and process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses for such transfers.
14. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
15. Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
16. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.
17. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@petnux.com.