Privacy Policy 🔒

Your privacy is as important to us as keeping your pets safe and happy!

Last updated: December 10, 2024

We Take Your Privacy Seriously!

Hey there, pet parent! 🐾 We know how precious your personal information is (almost as precious as your furry friends!). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in plain English - no confusing legal jargon here!

1. What Information We Collect

We only collect what we need to make your experience pawsome:

Account Information

• Name and email address
• Profile photo (optional)
• Location (for local connections)
• Pet information and photos

Usage Information

• How you use our app
• Posts and interactions
• Device and browser info
• IP address (for security)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us create the best pet community possible:

Provide and improve our services (making the app even more amazing!)
Connect you with other pet parents in your area
Send you important updates and notifications
Help reunite lost pets with their families
Provide customer support when you need help
Protect against spam, fraud, and abuse

Promise: We NEVER sell your personal data to third parties!

3. How We Protect Your Information

We guard your data like a loyal dog guards your home:

Technical Security

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
• Secure cloud storage
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

Privacy Controls

• You control what you share
• Privacy settings for your profile
• Option to make posts private
• Easy account deletion

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies (the digital kind, not the tasty ones your dog wants!):

Remember your login so you don't have to sign in every time
Keep track of your preferences and settings
Understand how people use our app to make it better
Provide personalized content and recommendations

Your choice: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features might not work as smoothly.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You're in control of your data! Here's what you can do:

Access: Request a copy of all your data

Update: Change or correct your information anytime

Delete: Remove your account and data permanently

Control: Adjust privacy settings and email preferences

6. Children's Privacy

We take extra care when it comes to young pet lovers:

Our service is designed for users 13 years and older
We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13
If we discover a child's account, we'll delete it immediately
Parents can contact us to remove any child's information

7. Changes to This Policy

Sometimes we need to update this policy (like updating your pet's ID tag):

We'll notify you of significant changes via email
You can always find the latest version on this page
Continued use means you accept the updates
You can always delete your account if you disagree