Privacy Policy for PawsUnity

Effective Date: 06 December 2024

Welcome to PawsUnity! We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information from you depending on how you interact with our platform. The information we collect includes:

1.1. Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you sign up for PawsUnity, we collect information like your name, email address, username, and password.
• Profile Information: We may collect additional profile details you provide, such as your profile photo, phone number, and city.
• Pet Information: If you add pet profiles, we collect data such as pet names, breed, age, and other details.
• Identification Information: We may collect identification information for verification purposes to confirm your identity.
• User-Generated Content: Any content you create on the platform, such as posts, reviews, comments, or messages.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: We collect data about the devices you use to access PawsUnity, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Usage Information: We collect information about your activities on PawsUnity, including pages viewed, features used, and actions taken (e.g., posts liked or saved).
• Location Information: With your permission, we may collect approximate geolocation data to provide personalized content and connect you with local services.

1.3. Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Information: If you choose to sign in with social media or link your PawsUnity profile to other platforms, we may collect information from those accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for a variety of purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To create and manage your account, enable you to connect with other users, and provide access to features and content.
• Personalization: To customize your experience on PawsUnity, such as showing content relevant to your interests and location.
• Communication: To send you notifications about updates, new features, or other important information about your account.
• Verification: To verify your identity when needed, especially in connection with user verification processes.
• Platform Improvement: To understand how users interact with PawsUnity and to improve the platform's performance, features, and usability.
• Security and Safety: To protect the security of our platform and users by detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share your information only in limited circumstances:

• With Other Users: Some information, like your username, profile photo, and posts, is shared with other users on PawsUnity.
• With Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as hosting services, customer support, and analytics. These providers only access your information as needed to perform their tasks.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or protect the rights, safety, and security of PawsUnity or its users.

4. Your Choices and Rights

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your profile settings.
• Delete Account: You have the right to delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our active systems.
• Manage Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

5. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Children's Privacy

PawsUnity is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make significant changes, we will provide notice to users as required by law.

8. Contact Us

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

• Email:support@pawsunity.com

Thank you for being a part of the PawsUnity community!