Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 8, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Paws & Purls! Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website, pawsandpurls.com. By using the site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information Collected

a. Personal Information: I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide when you subscribe to the newsletter, leave comments, or contact me.

b. Non-Personal Information: I may collect non-personal information about your visit to the site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This helps me understand how visitors use the site and improve their experience.

3. How Your Information is Used

I use the information I collect in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the website.
• To improve, personalize, and expand the site.
• To understand and analyze how you use the site.
• To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending you newsletters if you have opted in.
• To monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance your experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve any disputes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help me remember your preferences and track usage patterns.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

5. Third-Party Services

I may use third-party services, such as analytics tools, advertising networks, and affiliate programs, which may collect and use information about your visits to the site. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

I may share your information with:

• Service Providers: I may disclose your information to third-party service providers who assist in operating the site, processing payments, or sending communications.
• Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required to do so by law, to enforce my policies, or to protect my rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

7. Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from me by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting me at chelsey@pawsandpurls.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

The site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected such information, I will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on the site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at chelsey@pawsandpurls.com.