Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Shih Tzu Pedia (“we,” “us”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit shihtzupedia.com. Shih Tzu Pedia is operated from Ontario, Canada, and we handle personal information in line with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We serve readers in Canada, the United States and other countries.

Information We Collect

  • Information you give us. If you use our contact form or email us, we receive your name, email address and message.
  • Usage information. Like most websites, our hosting servers record log data, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited and the time of your visit. This helps us keep the site secure and working.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners use cookies to remember your consent choices, measure traffic, show ads and track affiliate referrals. See the sections below.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive information, and we do not sell your personal information for money.

How We Use Information

  • To reply to your messages and correction requests.
  • To understand which content is useful and improve the site.
  • To keep the site secure and prevent spam and abuse.
  • To show ads and earn affiliate commissions that keep the site free.
  • To meet legal obligations.

Cookie Consent

We use CookieYes to ask for your consent before we set non-essential cookies, where required. You can change your choices at any time using the cookie settings link or button on our site. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work without cookies.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay and the general region you visit from. We use this information in aggregate. Learn more in How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

We show ads served by Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and other sites on the internet.

Affiliate Links (Amazon)

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon.ca Associates Program. When you click an Amazon link on our site, Amazon may set a cookie to record that you came from our site, so that we can earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Amazon’s handling of your information is covered by Amazon’s Privacy Notice. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Contact Form and Email

Messages sent through our contact form are delivered to our email inbox. We use them only to respond to you and keep them only as long as needed for that purpose. We never add you to a mailing list without your permission.

Service Providers

We use trusted providers to run the site, including our web host (Hostinger), WordPress plugins for security, performance and SEO, CookieYes for consent management, Google for analytics and advertising, and Amazon for affiliate links. Some of these providers may process information outside your country, including in the United States. They are required to protect it.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, or as required by law. Analytics data is kept according to our Google Analytics retention settings.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, to withdraw consent and to opt out of targeted advertising. This includes rights under PIPEDA in Canada, and under privacy laws in some U.S. states, such as California. To make a request, email hello@shihtzupedia.com. We will respond within 30 days. You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you have a concern we cannot resolve.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards, including secure (HTTPS) connections and security software, to protect information. No website can guarantee complete security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, email hello@shihtzupedia.com.