Privacy Policy

1Information We Collect

2How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve Pet ShareLink services
• Create and manage your account
• Store and organize your pet's health records and care information
• Send reminders for vaccinations, appointments, and other pet care events
• Enable sharing features with veterinarians, pet sitters, and family members
• Generate calendar feeds for your pet care events
• Respond to your requests, comments, or questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

3Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Encryption of data at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting who can access your data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can delete your pet profiles or account at any time. When you delete data, it is permanently removed from our systems, though some information may persist in backups for a limited period.

6Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke share links and remove collaborator access at any time

7Children's Privacy

Pet ShareLink is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly, including authentication and security
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (like dark mode)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use Pet ShareLink so we can improve it

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

9California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we've collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@petsharelink.com.

10International Data Transfers

Pet ShareLink is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

11Third-Party Links

Pet ShareLink may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as veterinary clinic websites or pet supply stores. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12Changes to This Policy

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