Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how PetWaggy("we", "our") collects, uses and shares information when you visit pawnest.com (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the collection and use of information as described here.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Any content you submit through contact forms.

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser information (user agent, screen size, language).
• IP address and approximate geographic location (city-level).
• Pages viewed, time on page, referring URL.
• Cookie identifiers (see our Cookies Policy).

2. How we use your information

• To operate, maintain and improve the Site.
• To serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense).
• To send our newsletter (if you subscribed).
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Advertising & third-party partners

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click an outbound product link and make a purchase we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

4. Legal bases (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our lawful bases for processing your data are:

• Consent — for cookies, ads and email marketing.
• Legitimate interests — for basic analytics and site security.
• Legal obligation — where required to comply with law.

5. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct or delete your personal data.
• Object to processing, or request restriction of processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Data portability.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA including the right to know, delete and opt out of sale/share. Submit requests to privacy@petwaggy.com.

6. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to provide the services and satisfy legal obligations. Cookie identifiers expire per your browser settings and the durations disclosed in our Cookies Policy.

8. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest. No method of transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International data transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this page and (if you subscribe) via email.

11. Contact

For privacy questions email privacy@petwaggy.com.