Privacy Policy

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Welcome to FurryPetsStore (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information, just as we are committed to providing quality products for your beloved pets. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website furrypetsstore.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our customers and to improve your shopping experience:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information, and phone number.
• Transaction Information: Details about products you purchase, payment method, and delivery information.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system when you visit our site.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and products viewed.
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with our customer service team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve our services:

• Process your orders and deliver pet products to your doorstep
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Improve our website and product offerings based on your preferences
• Send you order confirmations, shipping notifications, and account-related messages
• Detect and prevent fraud and enhance payment security
• Send marketing communications (only if you’ve opted in)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your trust and only share your information in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments (like PayPal), shipping orders, and providing customer service.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• All transactions are processed using SSL encryption technology
• Payment card details are processed by PCI-DSS compliant payment processors
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we promise to notify you of any data breaches as required by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may update or correct your account information through your account settings.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations we may have.
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most pet-loving websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., shopping cart functionality).
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site to improve it.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (like language or region).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to show relevant ads for pet products (only if you consent).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (except most Asian countries), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We’ll notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our site with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.