Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how MyDogNames.com (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies, and the choices you have regarding cookies.
By using this Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences (where available).
1) What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites:
remember your preferences
understand how visitors use the site
improve performance and user experience
display relevant advertising (where applicable)
Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored for a set period unless deleted manually).
2) How We Use Cookies
MyDogNames.com uses cookies for several purposes, including:
A) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly.
They help with things like:
basic site functionality
security and spam prevention
page navigation
Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly.
B) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Website.
They help us track:
page views and traffic sources
which pages are most popular
time spent on pages
errors and performance issues
This helps us improve the Website and provide better content and tools.
Examples of analytics services we may use:
Google Analytics
C) Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences to make the Website more convenient, such as:
saved settings (where applicable)
preferences inside interactive tools (if supported)
D) Advertising Cookies (If Ads Are Enabled)
If we display ads, advertising partners may use cookies to:
show ads that are more relevant to you
limit how often you see the same ad
measure ad performance
These cookies may track your browsing behavior across different websites.
Examples may include:
Google AdSense
other ad networks (if used)
E) Affiliate Cookies
MyDogNames.com may use affiliate links (such as Amazon affiliate links).
When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner may place a cookie on your device to track that referral. This allows the affiliate network to attribute the purchase to our Website.
This does not increase the price you pay.
3) Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties when you use our Website.
These third parties may include:
analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
advertising networks (such as Google AdSense)
affiliate programs (such as Amazon)
We do not control third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
Google’s information on cookies and advertising:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
4) How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
A) Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
view stored cookies
delete cookies
block all cookies
block third-party cookies
Cookie settings are usually found in your browser’s “Settings” or “Privacy” section.
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect how the Website functions.
B) Google Ad Settings (For Personalized Ads)
If ads are enabled and you want to manage personalized ads, you can use Google’s ad settings:
https://adssettings.google.com/
C) Opting Out of Analytics Tracking
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using this tool:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
5) Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date above will be revised accordingly.
6) Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
MyDogNames.com
Email: contact@mydognames.com