privacy policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Glowscop (https://glowscop.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using Glowscop, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave comments on our articles
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Create an account (if applicable)

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Glowscop, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

Device Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Usage Information:

  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Links you click on our site

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Glowscop uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)

Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense)

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. To operate and maintain our website: Ensure Glowscop functions properly and provide you with content
  2. To improve user experience: Analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
  3. To communicate with you: Respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback
  4. To send newsletters: If you’ve subscribed, we’ll send you updates and dog care tips (you can unsubscribe anytime)
  5. To personalize content: Provide relevant articles and recommendations based on your interests
  6. To display advertisements: Show relevant ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
  7. To comply with legal obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements
  8. To prevent fraud and abuse: Protect the security and integrity of our website

Third-Party Services

Glowscop uses several third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Learn more: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site and other websites.

Learn more: Google Advertising Privacy Policy
Opt-out option: Google Ads Settings

Email Service Providers

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit). These providers have their own privacy policies.

Social Media Platforms

If you share our content on social media or interact with social media features on our site, those platforms may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  1. With service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
  2. For legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
  3. To protect rights and safety: To protect Glowscop, our users, or the public from harm or illegal activities
  4. Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  5. With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information with specific third parties

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of certain data collection

Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@glowscop.com

Children’s Privacy

Glowscop is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at contact@glowscop.com.

International Users

Glowscop is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using Glowscop, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form inquiries: Typically 2-3 years
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer

External Links

Glowscop may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
  • Significant changes will be highlighted or communicated via email (if you’re subscribed)
  • Your continued use of Glowscop after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Cookie Consent

By using Glowscop, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Currently, Glowscop does not respond to DNT signals. We follow the tracking and cookie practices outlined in this Privacy Policy regardless of DNT settings.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@glowscop.com
Address: 463 7th Ave, NY 10018, USA

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

Summary

Your privacy matters to us. We collect information to improve your experience on Glowscop, but we do not sell your personal data.

You have control over your information, and you can contact us anytime with questions or concerns.

Thank you for trusting Glowscop with your information!