Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 7, 2026

At GaryAmaral.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are a small single-veterinarian clinic with limited staff, and we collect only the information needed to respond to you and operate our website.

Information We Collect

We collect only limited information:

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• Information you give us: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you include when you contact us through the website (for example, appointment requests, questions, or messages about your pet).
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• Basic website usage data: Through Google Analytics, we see general information such as which pages are visited, how long people stay on the site, the general location of visitors (city/region level), device type, and browser. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

We do not collect sensitive health information about you or your pets through the website. Any medical or pet records are handled separately during in-person or phone interactions and are kept according to applicable veterinary and medical record rules.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

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• Respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments
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• Provide the veterinary services you request
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• Improve our website and services
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• Communicate with you about appointments or clinic updates (only when relevant)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects usage data through cookies. This information is used only for website analytics and is not combined with your personal contact information.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or
• Adjusting your browser’s cookie settings

Cookies

Our site uses essential cookies needed for the site to function and analytics cookies from Google Analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide, including standard website security practices. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We retain contact information only as long as needed to respond to your request or as required by law.

Your Choices

• You can choose not to provide personal information; however, we may not be able to respond to your inquiry or schedule an appointment.
• You can control cookies and analytics tracking through your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool mentioned above.
• If you would like us to delete information you previously sent us through the website, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

  Gary Amaral Veterinary Clinic
  Website: GaryAmaral.com
 +1 619 267 7776
    email: E Mail