Welcome to Paws and Laughs! Your privacy is important to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data when you visit https://pawsandlaughs.com/ or make a purchase from us.
Information Collection
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies. We also gather data on your interactions with the Site, including pages or products you view and referral sources. This information, called “Device Information,” helps us improve your browsing experience.
When you make a purchase on our Site, we collect specific details, including your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment information, email address, and phone number. This information, known as “Order Information,” is essential for processing your orders efficiently.
How We Use Your Information:
- Personalization: We use your information to personalize your experience and provide content and products tailored to your interests.
- Website Improvement: Your data helps us enhance our website for a better user experience.
- Customer Service: We utilize your information to respond effectively to your inquiries and requests.
- Contests and Promotions: Information collected may be used to manage contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.
- Transaction Processing: We process your transactions quickly to ensure seamless service.
- Ratings and Reviews: We may ask for feedback on services or products to improve our offerings.
- Follow-Up: We may follow up with you after correspondence through live chat, email, or phone inquiries.
How We Protect Your Information:
- Security Measures: Our website undergoes regular security scans to safeguard against vulnerabilities.
- Malware Scanning: We conduct routine malware scans for added protection.
- Secure Networks: Your personal data is securely stored behind restricted access networks.
- Encryption: Sensitive information is encrypted using SSL technology for secure transmission.
- Secure Transactions: All transactions are processed through secure gateway providers and are not stored on our servers.
Cookie Usage:
- Shopping Cart: Cookies are used to remember and process items in your shopping cart.
- Browser Settings: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Disclosure:
- Confidentiality: We do not sell, trade, or transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties without prior notice.
- Exceptions: Information may be shared with trusted third parties, such as website hosting partners, or when required to comply with legal obligations, protect rights, or ensure safety.
Google Advertising:
- Adherence to Google’s Principles: We follow Google’s Advertising Principles, aimed at providing a positive user experience.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense Advertising on our website.
- DART Cookie Usage: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies, including the DART cookie, to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to our site and other sites across the Internet. Users can opt out of the DART cookie usage through the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.
- Remarketing: We implement Remarketing with Google AdSense to enhance advertising effectiveness.
- Cookie Usage: We use first-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics cookies) to compile data on user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions related to our website.
- Opting Out: Users can manage Google advertising preferences through the Google Ad Settings page or opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out page or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser add-on.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):
- Compliance: We comply with CalOPPA, which requires websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a privacy policy.
- User Anonymity: Users can visit our site anonymously.
- Privacy Policy Accessibility: We prominently display our Privacy Policy link, which includes the word “Privacy” and is easily accessible on our website.
- Notification of Policy Changes: Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be communicated on our Privacy Policy Page.
- Personal Information Updates: Users can update their personal information by emailing us.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please email us at: