Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

Being with Animals (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website www.beingwithanimals.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us directly:

  • Your name and email address when you submit our contact form

  • Your email address if you sign up for our newsletter or mailing list

  • Any other information you choose to include in a message to us

Information collected automatically: Like most websites, the Site is hosted on the Squarespace platform, which automatically collects certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and general location, and may set cookies necessary for the Site to function properly. See “Cookies,” below.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as financial account numbers, health data, or government ID numbers) through this Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages

  • Send you newsletters or updates, if you’ve opted in

  • Maintain, secure, and improve the Site

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. We Do Not Sell or Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes. Your information is used solely to operate this Site and communicate with you as described in this policy.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We use a limited number of trusted service providers to operate the Site, including:

  • Squarespace, Inc. — website hosting and infrastructure

  • Squarespace Email Campaigns — sending newsletters and email communications

These providers process information only as necessary to provide their services to us and are contractually restricted from using your information for their own purposes. They are not permitted to sell your data.

5. Cookies

The Site uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to enable core site functionality. Squarespace, our hosting provider, may also use cookies for analytics purposes. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request that we delete your information at any time (see “Your Rights,” below).

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.

  • Access or deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [contact email].

  • California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell or share your information.

If your visitors include EU/UK residents, additional GDPR-specific disclosures (legal basis for processing, right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, etc.) should be added — recommend legal review for this.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at:

Being with Animals, info@beingwithanimals.com