Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 18, 2023
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This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which My Social Paws ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users ("you" or "users") of our services. This policy applies to all products and services offered by My Social Paws and complies with the privacy laws and regulations of the state of Illinois.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:
1.1. Registration Information: When you create an account with My Social Paws, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.
1.2. Profile Information: We may collect additional information you provide when creating or editing your profile, such as your profile picture, location, and personal preferences.
1.3. Communication Information: If you contact us through email or other means of communication, we may collect and store that information for customer support and record-keeping purposes.
1.4. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our services, including your interactions, content preferences, and activities on My Social Paws.
1.5. Device and Log Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our services, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and log data.
2. How We Use Collected Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use the information to deliver personalized services, improve user experience, develop new features, and optimize our platform's performance.
2.2. Communication: We may use your email address to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important updates and notifications regarding our services.
2.3. Personalization: We may utilize your information to personalize your experience, show relevant content, and suggest connections with other users based on your preferences.
2.4. Analytics: We may analyze and aggregate the collected information to gain insights into user behavior, trends, and demographics to improve our services and develop targeted marketing campaigns.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers and partners who assist us in operating our business, providing services to you, or analyzing data on our behalf. These parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are restricted from using it for any other purpose.
We may also disclose your information if required by law, in response to a valid court order or subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed towards individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without obtaining verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly delete the information from our records.
6. Your Choices
You have the right to review, update, and delete your personal information stored by us. You may also choose to opt out of receiving certain communications from us. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related concerns, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be
effective upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@mysocialpaws.com
Phone: 773.456.1026
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Please allow a reasonable time for us to respond to your inquiries.
By using My Social Paws' services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our services.