Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Adopt Don't Shop, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our pet adoption platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create a pet listing
• Contact other users through our messaging system
• Make a donation or payment
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us for support

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Platform, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser information
• Device information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your transactions and send related information
• Facilitate communication between users
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

With Other Users

When you create a pet listing or contact other users, certain information (such as your name and contact details) will be visible to facilitate the adoption process.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Data storage and hosting (Supabase)
• Email services
• Analytics services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure backup systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Keep you logged in
• Analyze how you use our Platform
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.