Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy describes how Pet Aura Wellness ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our services, visit our website, interact with our social media pages, or otherwise engage with us in the United States.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address)
• Account information (username, password, preferences)
• Pet information (such as pet name, species, breed, age, health conditions or needs you choose to share)
• Payment information (such as payment card details or other billing information, processed via secure third-party payment processors)
• Communications (such as emails, messages, reviews, feedback, or other content you send to us)
• Appointment and service details (such as dates, times, and types of pet care or wellness services you request or receive)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website or use our online services, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage information (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Log data (pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data)
• Cookies and similar technologies information (as described below in Section 5)

1.3 Information from Third Parties We may receive information about you from:

• Payment processors
• Scheduling and booking platforms
• Marketing and analytics providers
• Social media platforms (if you interact with us or log in through social media)

We will treat any information we receive from third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing and personalizing our pet care and wellness services
• Creating and managing your account
• Processing and completing orders, bookings, and payments
• Communicating with you about your account, services, appointments, and transactions
• Responding to your inquiries, requests, and customer support needs
• Sending you marketing communications, promotions, newsletters, and updates (where permitted by law and your preferences)
• Improving our website, services, and customer experience
• Conducting analytics and research to understand usage and trends
• Protecting our rights, property, safety, and that of our customers and the public
• Complying with applicable legal obligations and enforcing our terms and policies

3. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)

Where required by law (for example, in certain jurisdictions), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your information:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract with you
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Our legitimate interests, such as operating and improving our business and services

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers Trusted third-party vendors and service providers that help us operate our business and provide our services, such as:

• Payment processors
• Scheduling and booking providers
• Website hosting and maintenance providers
• Analytics and marketing partners
• Customer support tools and communication platforms

These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

4.2 Business Transfers If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards and continued protection.

4.3 Legal Requirements and Protection We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Pet Aura Wellness, our customers, or others
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

4.4 With Your Consent We may share your information with third parties when you direct us to do so or when you give us your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store certain information when you visit our website.

5.1 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website and to enable core functionality.
• Performance and analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
• Functional cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
• Advertising or marketing cookies (if used): Help deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

5.3 Your Choices Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. If you disable or reject cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. For more information, consult your browser’s help documentation.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

• Provide services and complete transactions
• Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When we no longer need your information, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you
• Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Requesting deletion of your information, subject to legal exceptions
• Objecting to or restricting certain processing of your information
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights (where available), please contact us using the information in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your account or services.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not own or control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites or services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. International Transfers

Pet Aura Wellness is based in the United States, and your information will be processed in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Pet Aura Wellness Email: [insert contact email] Address: [insert mailing address] Phone: [insert contact phone number]

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.