Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Pet Store Mania, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website petstoremania.app. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and login details.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. They can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website would not work as intended.

  • Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing the site
  • Security cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Cookie consent cookie: Remembers your cookie preferences

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website operation.

2. Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This information helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

  • Page views: Track which pages you visit
  • Session duration: Measure how long you stay on the site
  • Traffic sources: Identify how you arrived at our website
  • Device information: Record device type, browser, and screen resolution

Analytics data is typically anonymized or pseudonymized.

3. Marketing Cookies (Targeting)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

  • Ad personalization: Show ads based on your browsing behavior
  • Conversion tracking: Measure the success of marketing campaigns
  • Retargeting: Remind you about products you viewed

Marketing cookies are set by third-party advertising partners.

4. Functional Cookies (Preferences)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not work properly.

  • Language preferences: Remember your selected language
  • Location preferences: Remember your region for shipping calculations
  • Personalization: Customize your browsing experience

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device for the purposes described below:

Analytics Providers

We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information about your use of the website, your IP address, and other browsing activity. For more information about how these services use data, please visit:

Payment Processors

When you make a purchase, our payment processing partners may set cookies to facilitate the transaction and prevent fraud. These partners include major credit card processors and payment gateways.

Marketplace Platforms

When you visit our products on Amazon, eBay, or Walmart Marketplace, those platforms set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.

Advertising Networks

We work with advertising partners who may set cookies to show you relevant advertisements. These partners have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: Recognize you when you sign in
  • Shopping cart: Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
  • Performance: Analyze and improve website functionality
  • Personalization: Customize your experience based on preferences
  • Advertising: Show relevant advertisements (with consent)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a Cookie Consent Banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all categories of cookies
  • Reject Non-Essential: Allow only essential cookies
  • Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences for each cookie category

You can access cookie settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close the browser
  • Review and delete individual cookies

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you may also use industry opt-out tools:

Cookies We Set

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Category
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your browsing session Session Essential
cart_id Remembers shopping cart contents 30 days Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: