Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 3, 2025

At Pawidols, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when you place an order or sign up for communications.
b. Pet Information: Photos, names, breeds, ages, and any story or description you provide about your pet for inclusion in our products.
c. Usage Data: Data about how you access and use our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: When you fill out submission forms, create an account, place an order, or contact us.

  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies when you browse our site.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:

  • Process orders, subscriptions, and returns.

  • Feature your pet in our calendars, merchandise, and marketing materials.

  • Send you order updates, product announcements, and promotional offers (where permitted).

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.

  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., printers, payment processors, shipping carriers).

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

  • Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable summaries for internal or marketing use.

5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (e.g., SSL encryption) and restrict access to authorized personnel only. However, no system is completely secure—please take care with your account credentials.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this policy, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pawidols.com.

8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance site functionality and analyze usage patterns. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site performance.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We’ll post the revised policy here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
Email: support@pawidols.com

Thank you for trusting Pawidols with your information!