Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 14, 2025

Pawthenticity (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you access or use our website (the “Site”). By using Pawthenticity, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time of access.
• Voluntarily Provided Information: Information you provide by contacting us (e.g., name, email).
• Cookies and Analytics: Tools used to analyze traffic, performance, and engagement.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (e.g., home addresses, Social Security numbers, financial data).

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
• Respond to inquiries and support requests;
• Monitor traffic and usage patterns;
• Safeguard site security and integrity;
• Comply with applicable laws.

We do not sell or rent personal information.

3. Publicly Available Data

The Site primarily compiles and presents information from public sources such as USDA inspection reports, state records, LLC filings, media reports, and similar websites. Publication of such information on Pawthenticity does not create new privacy rights or obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

• Service Providers supporting site operations (hosting, analytics, technical support).
• Authorities when required by law or regulation.
• Parties in Legal Matters to protect our rights, enforce Terms, or safeguard users and the public.

We do not disclose data for targeted advertising.

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed to fulfill this Policy’s purposes or as legally required.

6. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect data, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If we learn otherwise, we will delete it.

9. Your Choices

• Disable cookies in your browser (site features may be limited).
• Contact us to request deletion of voluntarily provided information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Policy. Updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site means acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Pawthenticity provides the Site “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind (express or implied).
• We are not liable for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, interruptions, or loss of access to the Site.
• We are not responsible for damages of any kind, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages; loss of profits; loss of goodwill; data loss; or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
• Your use of the Site and reliance on any information is solely at your own risk.

12. Contact Us

Email: contact@pawthenticity.org