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GDPR Compliance Policy

Effective Date: September 17, 2024

At petcarepulse.com (the "Site"), we are committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of your personal data. This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), this policy explains your rights regarding your personal information and how we comply with our legal obligations under GDPR.

By using the Site, you agree to this GDPR Compliance Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the Site is:

petcarepulse.com
Email: info@petcarepulse.com
Address: 

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we may process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have provided your clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract you have entered into with us (e.g., if you sign up for our services).
  • Legal Obligation: We must process your data to comply with a legal obligation (e.g., tax regulations).
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided it does not override your rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services).

3. Types of Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
  • Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, used to enhance the Site’s functionality and user experience.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Operate the Site: Ensuring the Site functions smoothly and providing you with the content and services you request.
  • To Improve User Experience: Analyzing how users interact with the Site and making improvements based on this information.
  • To Communicate with You: Sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, or providing updates on services, when consent is provided.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Adhering to legal requirements and regulations.

5. Data Subject Rights

If you are an EEA resident, you have the following rights under GDPR regarding your personal data:

a. Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. We will provide a copy of this data, as well as information on how it is being processed.

b. Right to Rectification

You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

c. Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.

d. Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

e. Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format for your own use or for transfer to another service.

f. Right to Object

You may object to the processing of your personal data if it is based on legitimate interests or if used for direct marketing purposes.

g. Right to Withdraw Consent

Where our processing of your data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to the withdrawal of consent.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by the GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this GDPR Compliance Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If we transfer personal data from the EEA to a non-EEA country, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as relying on EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 

9. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to track and store information about your activity on the Site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Complaints

If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). We would appreciate the opportunity to resolve your concerns directly, so please contact us at info@petcarepulse.com with any questions or concerns.

11. Changes to This GDPR Compliance Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site following any changes to this policy indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Compliance Policy or your personal data, please contact us.