Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Pet Sitter Confessional (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.petsitterconfessional.com (“Website”).

By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, email address, and phone number (when you contact us or subscribe to our emails).

• Any information you submit via contact forms or direct communication.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain data through cookies and analytics tools:

• Device & Browser Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our site, and referral sources.

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used for analytics, performance tracking, and improving user experience (see Section 4 for details).

C. Payment Processing Information

• We do not process or store payment details directly. All payments are securely handled by Stripe in compliance with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

✅ To provide services – Respond to inquiries, manage requests, and process transactions.

✅ To improve our Website – Analyze site usage and optimize content.

✅ To send updates & promotions – If you opt-in, we may send emails about new services, blog posts, or updates.

✅ To comply with legal obligations – If required by law or to protect against fraud.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We share data only as necessary:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We use Google Analytics (for website tracking) and Stripe (for secure payment processing).

• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights.

Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy policies. You can review their policies here:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies allow us to:

• Analyze Website performance with Google Analytics.

• Track visitor interactions to improve functionality.

• Personalize content based on past visits.

Your Cookie Choices

• You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

• To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

For EU users, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by providing consent options upon your first visit.

5. Your Rights & Data Control

For EU Users (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Request correction of inaccurate data.

• Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).

• Restrict processing or object to data use.

• Request data portability.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at petsitterconfessional@gmail.com.

For California Users (CCPA Compliance)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents can:

• Request to know what personal data we collect.

• Request to delete their personal data.

• Request that we do not sell personal data (we do not sell data).

To make a CCPA request, email petsitterconfessional@gmail.com.

6. Data Security & Storage

We take security seriously and implement measures to protect your data:

• Secure SSL Encryption: Ensures safe data transmission.

• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access personal information.

• No On-Site Data Storage: We do not store personal data on our servers; third-party services (Google Analytics, Stripe) handle data processing.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page, with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:

📧 Email: petsitterconfessional@gmail.com

📍 Website: www.petsitterconfessional.com