Last updated: October 11, 2026
1. About Us
Welcome to Whispers & Paws, an independent website dedicated to animal stories, rescue, adoption, and the special bond between humans and animals.
Website: https://whispersandpaws.com
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.
2. Website Hosting and Server Logs
Our website is hosted by STRATO, a web hosting provider based in Germany.
When you visit our website, technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access time, and requested pages may be processed in server logs.
This processing is necessary to deliver the website, maintain security, and ensure reliable operation. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Server-log retention periods depend on the hosting provider’s applicable policies and settings.
3. Comments
If comments are enabled and you leave a comment, WordPress collects the information entered in the comment form, together with your IP address and browser information, to help prevent spam and misuse.
Approved comments and the name you provide may be visible publicly.
Comments and associated metadata may be retained until deletion is requested or they are no longer needed, subject to applicable legal obligations.
4. Cookies
WordPress may use technically necessary cookies for login sessions, website administration, and security.
If you leave a comment, you may be offered the option to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies normally last for one year.
Additional cookies may be introduced if we activate new website features or third-party services. Where legally required, we will request consent before using non-essential cookies.
5. Contact and Communications
If you contact us, we may process the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
We use this information to respond to inquiries, review story submissions, and communicate with you.
The legal basis may be Article 6(1)(b) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, depending on the nature of your inquiry.
6. Images and Media
Our website publishes animal-related photographs, illustrations, and other media.
If you submit photographs or other materials, please avoid including unnecessary personal information or embedded location data.
Submitted materials and associated contact information may be processed to review and respond to your submission.
7. Embedded Content and External Links
Some articles may include content from third-party websites, such as videos or social media posts.
Embedded content may allow third-party providers to collect information about visitors, including through cookies or similar technologies.
Where required by applicable law, third-party content will be blocked until appropriate consent is obtained.
External websites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage visitors to review.
8. Analytics and Advertising
At the time of this policy’s preparation, Google Analytics and Google AdSense have not been configured on Whispers & Paws.
If we introduce analytics, advertising, or other tracking services, this policy will be updated to identify the relevant providers, purposes, legal bases, and any applicable consent requirements.
9. Sharing of Personal Data
Personal data may be processed by service providers necessary for operating and securing our website, including our hosting provider.
We do not sell visitors’ personal information.
We may also disclose information where required by applicable law.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal data.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Object to certain processing activities.
- Request data portability where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
These rights are subject to the conditions and exceptions established by applicable law.
12. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption and appropriate technical and organizational measures intended to protect personal information.
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, or legal obligations change.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact Regarding Privacy
For privacy-related questions or requests, please use our Contact page: