Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site operators.
Sidekick Vet, operated by PupPilot Corp ("we," "our," or "us"), uses cookies and similar technologies on sidekick.vet (the "Site") and our veterinary telehealth platform (the "Service").
2. Cookies We Use
We currently use only strictly necessary cookies — cookies that are essential for the Site and Service to function. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or preference cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Sidekick Vet | Maintains your authenticated session so you stay logged in | Session |
| csrf_token | Sidekick Vet | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party service may set cookies through our Site:
| Provider | Purpose | Category | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention. Stripe sets cookies to securely process transactions and detect fraudulent activity. These are necessary for payment functionality. | Strictly Necessary | Stripe Privacy Policy |
Stripe's cookies are classified as strictly necessary because they are required to complete payment transactions. We do not control Stripe's cookies; please refer to Stripe's privacy policy for details on their data practices.
4. Your Cookie Choices
Because we currently use only strictly necessary cookies, there is no cookie consent banner — these cookies are exempt from consent requirements as the Site cannot function without them.
You can still manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
For instructions specific to your browser:
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly. You may be unable to log in or complete consultations if essential cookies are disabled.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Because we do not currently use any tracking or analytics cookies, this signal has no practical effect on our Site. We will update this policy if we add analytics capabilities in the future.
5. Health Information & Cookies
6. California Residents
We do not use cookies that "sell" or "share" personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). Because we only use strictly necessary cookies for site functionality and payment processing, no opt-out mechanism is required at this time. For more information about your California privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.
7. International Visitors
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, please note that we currently use only strictly necessary cookies, which are exempt from consent requirements under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. If we add non-essential cookies in the future, we will obtain your consent before setting them.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, particularly when we add new cookies or tracking technologies to the Site. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If we begin using non-essential cookies (such as analytics), we will activate a cookie consent banner to obtain your consent before setting those cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Sidekick Vet
Operated by PupPilot Corp
Email: support@puppilot.co (subject line: [Sidekick Vet])
Website: https://www.sidekick.vet