Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 May 2026
At Pawfect News ("we", "us", or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
- Profile information: Bio or profile picture you voluntarily provide.
- Usage data: Pages visited, articles read, and interactions on the site.
- Payment information: Processed securely via Stripe. We do not store card details.
- Communications: Messages, comments, and newsletter subscriptions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Pawfect News website
- Process payments and manage your Premium subscription
- Send newsletters and service-related communications (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Respond to comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyse usage to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Cookies
We use cookies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyse traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly without them. We use session cookies (required for login) and may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may have access to certain data:
- Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
- Google Fonts: For typography. Google may receive your IP when fonts load.
- Font Awesome: For icons, loaded via CDN.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords, and secure session management. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please email contact@pawfectnews.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes by email. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@pawfectnews.com
