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Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pet CareVault ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website PetCareVault.com (the "Service"), which provides a secure digital filing cabinet for pet care information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
Account Information:
- • Name and email address
- • Password (securely hashed - we cannot see your actual password)
- • Phone number
- • Billing information (processed by Stripe)
- • Subscription details
Pet Information:
- • Pet names, species, breeds, and basic details
- • Medical records and health information
- • Medications and treatment schedules
- • Behavioral information
- • Daily care instructions
- • Pet photos
Caregiver and Contact Information:
- • Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of designated caregivers
- • Emergency contact details
- • Relationship to you
- • Verification status
Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data:
- • IP address
- • Browser type and version
- • Pages visited and time spent
- • Access logs (including caregiver access)
- • Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
Process transactions and send billing information
Send administrative information
Respond to customer service requests
Send marketing communications (with consent)
Monitor and analyze usage patterns
Protect against fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations
5. Data Retention
Active Accounts
We retain your data as long as your account is active
Inactive Accounts
Data retained for up to 7 years after last activity
Deletion Requests
Data deleted within 30 days of verified request
Backup Data
Archived annually in glacial storage for disaster recovery
To request deletion: Email [email protected] with subject line "Delete Account" from your registered email address. We may require additional verification.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:
Encryption
SSL/TLS for data in transit
Cloud Storage
Secure infrastructure
Access Logs
Monitoring & tracking
Security Audits
Regular assessments
Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Access
View your data anytime through your account
Correction
Update information through settings
Deletion
Request deletion via [email protected]
Export
Download all your vault data anytime
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- • Right to know what personal information we collect
- • Right to delete personal information
- • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- • Right to non-discrimination
8. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction: 18+
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers.
9. International Users
Our Service is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
10. Caregiver and Emergency Contact Specific Provisions
For Designated Caregivers and Emergency Contacts:
- • When someone grants you access to their vault, we collect your name, email, and/or phone number
- • We may verify your phone number through SMS
- • Your access sessions are logged for security purposes
- • You may create your own account to manage multiple vault accesses
- • By accepting access, you agree to use the information solely for pet care purposes
Access Logs:
- • All vault access is logged with timestamp and IP address
- • Vault owners can review access logs
- • Logs are retained for security and legal compliance
11. Marketing Communications
If you have opted-in to receive marketing emails:
- ✓ You may opt-out at any time using the unsubscribe link
- ✓ We will not share your email with third parties for marketing
- ✓ Transactional emails (receipts, account alerts) cannot be opted out of
12. Contact Us
General Inquiries
Company
Pet CareVault LLC
Privacy Specific
For privacy inquiries, use subject:
"Privacy Policy Question"
For data deletion, use subject:
"Delete Account"
13. Legal Bases for Processing (for EEA users)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for collecting and using your personal information include:
Your consent
Performance of a contract with you
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests
14. Data Protection Officer
We have not appointed a formal Data Protection Officer. For all data protection inquiries, please contact [email protected] with subject line "Data Protection Inquiry".
Acknowledgment
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.