Effective Date: October 3, 2025
BestPetInsuranceGuide.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
BestPetInsuranceGuide.com is an affiliate website dedicated to comparing and promoting pet insurance offers.
- Italy Office: Piazza Baldassarre Avanzini, 12 – Rome, Italy
- Germany Office: Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin, Germany
We operate under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect:
- Personal information you provide: name, email address, phone number, or other details submitted via contact forms or quote request forms.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and browsing behavior (via cookies and analytics tools).
- Affiliate tracking data: anonymized identifiers to monitor clicks, referrals, and conversions related to our affiliate partners.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information about your pets.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
- Connect users with affiliate pet insurance providers.
- Improve website performance, usability, and content.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing is based on:
- Consent (when you submit personal data via forms or accept cookies).
- Legitimate interests (for analytics and affiliate tracking to operate our business model).
- Legal obligations (when required by applicable laws).
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share limited data with:
- Affiliate partners (insurance companies and brokers) only if you request a quote or express interest.
- Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, and email providers).
- Authorities when required by law.
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Track referral links for affiliate partnerships.
- Analyze traffic and website performance (Google Analytics or similar tools).
- Improve user experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. International Data Transfers
Since we operate in both Italy and Germany, your data may be processed in the EU. If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to affiliate partners or service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party insurance providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: privacy@bestpetinsuranceguide.com
📍 Italy Office: Piazza Baldassarre Avanzini, 12 – Rome, Italy
📍 Germany Office: Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin, Germany