Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [09 September 2023]
Welcome to Pawfect Animals (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We highly value transparency and are committed to safeguarding your privacy while complying with data protection laws, including:
● Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
● The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
● The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act(CPRA)
● Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
● Australia’s Privacy Act
● The UK’s Data Protection Act
This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, pawfectanimals.com. By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
● Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and other details when you voluntarily provide them, for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave comments on our website.
● Usage Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, when you visit our website. This data is used for analytics and to improve our services.
● Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your interactions with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
● Google DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google is one of the third-party vendor on our site: Google may use the DART Cookie to serve personalized ads based on your browsing habits on our website and other websites. You can opt out of the use of the DART Cookie by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
Why We Collect Information and How We Use It
We collect and use your information transparently for the following purposes:
● To provide and maintain our website.
● To send you newsletters and updates.
● To respond to your comments and inquiries.
● To analyze website usage and improve our content and services.
● To comply with legal obligations.
● Develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
● Find and prevent fraud
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action to remove such information.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:
● Third-Party Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Amazon Associates) that collect and process data as described in their respective privacy policies. They may place cookies on your device and collect information about your interactions with our website. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Ad Choices website.
Note that Pawfect Animals has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
● Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Your Rights
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
● Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
● Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
● Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
● Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
● Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
Please contact us at contact@pawfectanimals.com to exercise these rights.
How We Keep Your Information Safe
We take your privacy and data security seriously. Here’s how we ensure the safety of the information we collect:
● Data Encryption: We use encryption protocols to protect data transmission between your device and our servers. This safeguards your personal information from unauthorized access during transit.
● Access Controls: We limit access to your personal information to authorized individuals who need it for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Our staff undergoes data privacy and security training.
● Data Security Measures: We employ industry-standard security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits, to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your data.
● Third-Party Services: When using third-party services, we carefully select reputable providers that prioritize data security and comply with relevant data protection regulations.
While we take every reasonable precaution to safeguard your information, it’s important to note that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our data security practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We are committed to maintaining the security of your information and will take appropriate measures to protect it.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about the security of your information or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@pawfectanimals.com or through Contact form here. •