Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 31, 2026
📋 Introduction
At PawNest, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
🔍 Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- IP address (anonymized)
- Referring website
Information You Provide
- Search queries
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Contact form submissions (if applicable)
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve our website and user experience
- Provide relevant pet breed information
- Remember your preferences (theme, etc.)
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our content
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
🔒 Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
🍪 Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences (like theme selection) and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser, but some features may not function properly without cookies.
🔗 Third-Party Services
We use third-party APIs (TheDogAPI, TheCatAPI, Unsplash, Wikipedia) to provide pet information and images. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with these services.
👤 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of data collection (by not using the site)
- Control cookie preferences in your browser
📞 Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website or at the email provided in our contact information.
🔄 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.