Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect the information you provide, including:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)

User-Generated Content

We collect and store the content you create on our platform, including posts, comments, and any other contributions you make to the community. This content is associated with your account and is publicly visible to other users.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Display your content to other users
• Send you important notifications about your account
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our site
• Deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings in your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

Advertising

We display advertisements on our site through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

Personalized Advertising

Google and other ad partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored using Firebase, a Google Cloud service. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Posts and comments you make are publicly visible to all users
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@woofgate.com