Last updated: April 3, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Can My Pet Eat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit canmypeteat.org (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. Cookies can be “persistent” (stored until they expire or are deleted) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They are set by our hosting provider, Cloudflare, and help with security, performance, and content delivery.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes |
| __cflb | Cloudflare | Load balancing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect anonymized information about your visit, including pages viewed, time on site, and referral source. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique visitors | 2 years |
| ga* | Google Analytics | Maintain session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address before storage. No personally identifiable information is collected. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across different websites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Google AdSense | Personalized ad serving | Varies |
| NID | Ad preferences | 6 months |
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Affiliate Cookies
When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our Site, Amazon may place cookies to track the referral.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Amazon | Track affiliate referrals | 24 hours |
These cookies are governed by Amazon’s Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Google Ads: Visit Google Ad Settings
- General advertising: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or NAI Consumer Opt-Out (US)
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and appearance of the Site.
Do Not Track
Our Site respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not set non-essential cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@canmypeteat.org.