Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 30, 2025

Information We Collect

• Pet Alert Information: Pet details, photos, location (ZIP code), and contact information
• Contact Details: Email address, phone number (optional), and name
• Location Data: ZIP code only - we never store exact addresses
• Usage Information: How you interact with our platform for improving services

How We Use Your Information

• To help reunite lost pets with their families
• To send relevant pet alerts in your area (with your consent)
• To enable secure communication between pet owners and finders
• To improve our platform and prevent abuse

Privacy Protection

• Location Privacy: Only approximate locations are shown publicly
• Contact Privacy: Email and phone numbers are protected by default
• Secure Messaging: Direct contact through our secure messaging system
• Data Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

Your Control

• Choose what contact information to share publicly
• Manage your alert subscriptions at any time
• Delete your alerts and data when no longer needed
• Opt out of all communications

Data Sharing

We never sell your personal information. We only share data:

• With your explicit consent (like posting a public alert)
• When legally required by valid court orders
• To protect the safety of pets and people

Security Measures

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Regular security audits and updates
• Rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse
• Input validation and sanitization
• Secure token-based alert management

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us:

• Contact: Use our contact form for privacy inquiries
• Use the contact form on our website