Privacy policy

**PETGS Online Pet Store Privacy Policy**

Effective Date: 10/1/23

Welcome to PETGS Online Pet Store! At PETGS, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.

**1. Information We Collect**

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our Services:

**a. Personal Information You Provide:**
- Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Shipping and Billing Information (e.g., address, payment information)
- Account Information (e.g., username, password)

**b. Information Automatically Collected:**
- Log Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Device Information (e.g., device type, operating system)
- Cookies and Similar Technologies (e.g., tracking pixels, web beacons)

**c. Information from Third Parties:**
- We may receive information from third-party platforms if you choose to link your account with them (e.g., social media accounts).

**2. How We Use Your Information**

We use your personal information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing and improving our Services
- Processing and fulfilling orders
- Communicating with you (e.g., order updates, customer support)
- Personalizing your experience
- Analyzing and enhancing the performance of our Services
- Complying with legal obligations

**3. How We Share Your Information**

We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies).
- Affiliates: Our corporate affiliates to improve our Services.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or government requests.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
- Your Consent: With your explicit consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of data collection.

**4. Your Choices and Rights**

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of your personal information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any previously provided consent.

**5. Security**

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

**6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

**7. Children's Privacy**

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

**8. Changes to this Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. Please check the "Effective Date" at the beginning of this policy for the latest version.

**9. Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
petgscom@gmail.com

Thank you for trusting PETGS with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing you with a secure and enjoyable shopping experience for all your pet needs.