Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pawz Meet ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (photos, bio, age, city/state, interests)
• Pet information (name, breed, age, personality, photos)
• Quiz and compatibility responses
• Messages and communications with other users
• Location data (with your permission) for discovering nearby matches
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Identity verification documents (if submitted voluntarily)
• Device or other identifiers (such as device IDs, account IDs, and usage identifiers) used for authentication, analytics, and app functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Calculate compatibility scores and surface relevant matches
• Facilitate communication between matched users
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send notifications about matches, messages, and platform activity
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure safety and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Other users — your profile and pet information is visible to other Pawz Meet members for matching purposes
• Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, email delivery providers)
• Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained for legal or safety purposes.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of certain data uses
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.

7. Device Identifiers & Analytics

We collect device or other identifiers (including device IDs, account IDs, and usage identifiers) that are transmitted off your device to our servers. These identifiers are used for app functionality (such as authentication and session management), analytics (to understand how the app is used and improve features), and account management. This data is required for the app to function and is not sold or used for advertising purposes. We do not collect precise advertising identifiers for targeted ads.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to notify us immediately of any suspected unauthorized access.

10. Children's Privacy

Pawz Meet is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of Pawz Meet after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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