Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account on the Platform
• Create a pet profile
• Contact other users through our messaging system
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Participate in surveys, promotions, or other Platform features

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Mailing address and location information
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment and billing information
• Pet information (breed, age, health records, photos)
• Communications sent through the Platform

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Browser type and version
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Clickstream data and usage patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related information
• Connect you with other pet owners for breeding purposes
• Send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Improve and personalize your experience on the Platform

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

With Other Users

When you create a pet profile, certain information (such as your pet’s details, photos, and general location) will be visible to other Platform users to facilitate breeding connections.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing assistance.

For Business Transfers

We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure storage of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to:

• Comply with our legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records for analysis or regulatory requirements

When you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

Correction

You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of the Platform after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: