Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Service and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words with capitalized initials have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
  • Company (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to PetFriendlyCA.info.
  • Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website, containing details of your browsing history.
  • Country refers to: Canada.
  • Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
  • Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the Website.
  • Service Provider means any third-party company or individual who processes data on behalf of the Company.
  • Usage Data means data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
  • Website refers to PetFriendlyCA.info, accessible at https://www.petfriendlyca.info.
  • You means the individual using the Service, or the company or legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
When using our Service, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Email address
  • Usage data

Usage Data
Collected automatically when you use the Service. It may include IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

When using a mobile device, additional details such as device type, operating system, and mobile browser type may be collected.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (beacons, tags, scripts) to monitor activity and improve the Service.

Types of cookies used include:

  • Essential Cookies (Session Cookies): Required for Service functionality.
  • Policy/Notice Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Identify if you’ve accepted cookie use.
  • Functionality Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Remember preferences like login details or language.

You can disable cookies in your browser, but certain features of the Service may not function properly.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service.
  • Manage your account and registration.
  • Contact you (via email, calls, SMS, or push notifications).
  • Provide news, offers, and service updates (unless you opt out).
  • Manage and respond to your requests.
  • Analyze usage trends and improve the Service.
  • Support business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).
  • For other purposes with your consent.

We may share your personal data with service providers, affiliates, business partners, or in the context of business transfers, always in line with this Privacy Policy.

Retention of Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or to comply with legal obligations. Usage data is typically retained for shorter periods, except when required for security or legal reasons.

Transfer of Your Data

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers outside your state or country. By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and protected under this Privacy Policy.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. You can:

  • Manage or delete information within your account settings.
  • Contact us directly to request deletion.

Please note that some data may be retained as required by law.

Disclosure of Your Data

We may disclose your personal data:

  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To protect our rights or property.
  • To prevent or investigate misuse of the Service.
  • To protect user safety or defend against liability.
  • In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition).

Security of Your Data

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed at individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of such sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We may also notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

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