Privacy Policy

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At PetJoy Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we value the trust our pet-loving customers place in us when shopping for their furry companions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website happypetjoy.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment details when you make a purchase for products like automatic feeders or anxiety treatments.
• Transaction Information: Details about purchases you make through our Site (e.g., cat flaps, flea treatments, or dog toys) and payment methods.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technology on the devices you use to access our Site.
• Usage Information: Details of your visits to our Site, including traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data.
• Communication Information: Records of your correspondence with us if you contact our customer service about products like cat carriers or dental care items.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us:

• To process your orders for pet products and manage your account.
• To provide you with information about products similar to those you’ve purchased (like new arrivals in cat beds or dog toys).
• To notify you about changes to our Site or any products we offer.
• To improve our Site and present its contents to you, including troubleshooting and data analysis.
• To prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft when purchasing high-value items like automatic feeders.
• For any other purpose with your consent.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties who perform services for us (e.g., payment processing for Visa/MasterCard transactions, shipping carriers for delivering cat collars or dog toys).
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• All payment transactions are encrypted using 256-bit SSL technology (look for the padlock icon in your browser).
• We are PCI-DSS compliant for all card payments for purchases like anti-barking devices or pet anxiety treatments.
• We use tokenization technology to prevent storage of full payment details.
• Data is stored on secure servers and access is limited to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our Site.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request copies of your personal data we hold.
• Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate data.
• Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Objection: You may object to our processing of your personal data.
• Restriction: You can request restriction of processing your personal data.
• Data Portability: You may request transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before responding to such requests.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies (small data files stored on your device) to:

• Remember items in your shopping cart (like cat brushes or dog balls) between sessions.
• Understand how you interact with our Site to improve user experience.
• Deliver targeted advertisements about products you may be interested in (e.g., if you viewed cat carriers, we may show similar products).

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may affect your ability to access certain parts of our Site or complete purchases for must-have pet products.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.