Last updated: 07/11/2025

1. Who We Are

Our website address is:
👉 https://pawlify.co

We operate Pawlify.co to provide online shopping services across multiple product categories.

2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why

a. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:

  • Information entered in the comment form

  • IP address

  • Browser user agent string

This information helps detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be shared with Gravatar to confirm whether you use their service.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture may appear publicly with your comment.

b. Media

If you upload images, avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may view or extract location data from uploaded images.

c. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience.

  • When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These last for 1 year.

  • If you have an account and log in, temporary cookies are used to confirm your browser acceptance. They contain no personal data and are removed when you close your browser.

  • Login cookies last 2 days; screen preferences last 1 year.
    Selecting “Remember Me” maintains login for 2 weeks.
    Logging out removes login cookies.

  • Editing or publishing an article saves a cookie with the article ID.
    This expires in 1 day.

d. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as if you directly visit those websites.

These websites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Include third-party tracking

  • Monitor your interaction with content

If you are logged in to that website, they may track that interaction as well.

3. How Long We Retain Data

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to auto-approve future comments.

  • For registered users, personal information saved in profiles can be viewed, edited, or deleted anytime (except usernames).
    Website administrators can view and edit that data.

4. Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold

  • Deletion of your personal data

We may retain information required for:

  • Administrative

  • Legal

  • Security purposes

5. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be screened through automated spam detection services.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to prevent loss, misuse, access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data protection measures include:

  • SSL encryption

  • AES-256 encryption for payment information

  • PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing

No method is 100% secure, but we adhere to recognized standards.

7. Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

We may disclose personal information:

  • If required by law

  • If users violate our Terms of Service

8. Third-Party Data Sharing

Some third-party providers may collect information as necessary for their services (e.g., payment processors, shipping partners).

Third parties may have their own privacy policies.
We recommend reading these policies to understand how your data is used.

Transactions processed outside your location may be subject to laws in those jurisdictions.

Example:
If located in Canada and your transaction is processed in the US, your personal data may be subject to U.S. laws.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party service, our Privacy Policy & Terms no longer apply.

9. External Links

Links on our website may take you to external sites.
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
We encourage you to review their Privacy Policies.

10. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to help understand:

  • Site traffic

  • Visitor behavior

Analytics data helps improve our service.

11. Age of Consent

By using this site, you certify that:

  • You are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or

  • You have given consent for any minor dependents to use this website

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time.
Changes take effect immediately upon posting.

We will notify users of significant changes, so you understand:

  • What data we collect

  • How we use it

  • When we disclose it

If Pawlify.co is acquired or merged with another company, your data may be transferred to the new owners so they may continue operations.

✅ Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

📩 support@pawlify.co