Effective Date: 01/27/2025
At Pawvp.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or use our services. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
(a) Personal Information
Personal data you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or contacting us through forms, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information provided in your communications
(b) Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected information when you interact with our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website URLs
(c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. For more details, see Section 7 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries and comments
- To send newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent)
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU/UK Residents)
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or provide information voluntarily.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, secure the website, and analyze usage trends.
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist in website hosting, analytics, email distribution, and technical support.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court orders, or governmental authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition.
5. Your Rights
If you are a resident of the EU, UK, or California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
(a) GDPR and UK Data Protection Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another organization.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent at any time for specific processing activities.
(b) California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Disclosure: Request details of the personal data we collect and how it’s used.
- Opt-Out: Decline the sale of personal information (although we do not sell your data).
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
(a) Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: Collect information about site usage to improve performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Track user activity for tailored advertising.
(b) Managing Cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal data.
10. Children’s Privacy
Pawvp.com does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or the age of consent in your jurisdiction). If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure adequate protection measures, including standard contractual clauses for international data transfers as required by GDPR.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page, with the updated date indicated at the top. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using Pawvp.com, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.