This PawsomeAuthority.com Privacy Policy (hereinafter “Policy”) explains the types of information collected when accessing, browsing, or using this website, how this information may be collected, how this information may be used, and who this information may be disclosed to.
The website PawsomeAuthority.com (hereinafter “Site”) is owned and operated by Pawsome Authority (hereinafter “Pawsome”). Pawsome respects and understands concerns about personal privacy and the need to treat personal information in a responsible manner. Pawsome operates in accordance with, but not limited to, the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Policy explains the commitment of Pawsome not only to privacy, but to our valued visitors.
Visitor experience is our foremost priority. This Site has been designed based on the premise of providing an enhanced and optimized user experience.
Collection of Information
Pawsome may collect personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information from this Site. Such information may be collected directly when visitors: contact Pawsome, sign-up to receive emails and/or newsletters, complete registration and/or payment forms, purchase products and/or services, complete surveys, complete polls, complete assessments, complete quizzes, complete forms, request publications, or apply for career opportunities. Such information may also be collected indirectly, with or without the use of cookies, when visitors browse and navigate this Site.
Pawsome may collect information from this Site such as, but not limited to: name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, geographic location, internet browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol address (IP address), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) information, referring website, date, and time of visit, website areas visited, time spent on website, frequency of visit, and additional click-stream data.
Internet browser settings can be configured to freely decline Site cookies, but in doing so, may limit user experience, Site features, and Site functionality.
Use of Information
Pawsome may use information collected from this Site for any of the following purposes such as, but not limited to: recognizing prior visitors, retrieving visitor information, obtaining additional visitor information, communicating with visitors, sending newsletters and other correspondence via email and/or postal mail, product and/or order processing and fulfillment, service processing and fulfillment, conducting internal audits and reviews, and protecting, maintaining, and optimizing the security and integrity of this Site.
Disclosure of Information
Pawsome will not give, sell, transfer, or rent information collected from this Site without prior consent. However, Pawsome may disclose information collected from this Site under the following circumstances: if Pawsome have reason to believe that such disclosure is necessary to comply with law enforcement, if Pawsome have reason to believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights of Pawsome, and in the event that the assets of Pawsome are acquired by a third party.
Pawsome may disclose information collected from this Site for any of the following purposes such as, but not limited to: recognizing prior visitors, retrieving visitor information, obtaining additional visitor information, communicating with visitors, sending newsletters and other correspondence via email and/or postal mail, product and/or order processing and fulfillment, service processing and fulfillment, conducting internal audits and reviews, and protecting, maintaining, and optimizing the security and integrity of this Site.
GDPR Rights
Visitors within the European Union are entitled to certain information and have certain rights under the GDPR. Those rights include:
Pawsome will retain any information visitors choose to provide until the earlier of: (a) visitors requesting us to delete such information, (b) our decision to cease using our existing data providers, or (c) our decision that the value in retaining the data is outweighed by the costs of retaining it.
Visitors have the right to request access to data that Pawsome stores and the rights to either rectify or erase their personal data. Visitors have the right to seek restrictions on the processing of their data. Visitors have the right to object to the processing of their data and the right to the portability of their data.
To the extent that visitors have provided consent to Pawsome to process their personal data, they have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based upon consent that occurred prior to their withdrawal of consent. Pawsome requires only the information that is reasonably required to enter into an agreement and/or a contract with visitors. Pawsome will not require visitors to provide consent for any unnecessary processing as a condition of entering into an agreement and/or a contract with Pawsome.
International Transfer of Information
Personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information collected from this Site may be transferred among Pawsome offices or personnel, or to third parties located throughout the world. This Site may be visited and hosted throughout the world; including countries that may have different data protection laws, or no data protection laws surrounding the collection, storage, usage, and disclosure of personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information. By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you voluntarily consent to the international transfer and hosting of such information.
Opt-Out
Newsletter and mailing list subscribers can opt-out by clicking on the Unsubscribe link, or equivalent link, contained within the body of any email received.
Third Parties
Pawsome may use third parties and disclose information collected from this Site to such parties for any of the following purposes such as, but not limited to: recognizing prior visitors, retrieving visitor information, obtaining additional visitor information, communicating with visitors, sending newsletters and other correspondence via email and/or postal mail, product and/or order processing and fulfillment (including sending credit card information, name, and billing address to credit card companies for verification and authorization), service and order processing and fulfillment, conducting internal audits and reviews, and protecting, maintaining, and optimizing the security and integrity of this Site.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology is used for the purposes of establishing an encrypted link between a server and a visitor to transmit sensitive information. Information encrypted and secured using SSL abides by generally accepted industry standards during transmission. Pawsome cannot guarantee absolute security and protection of personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information, as no method of electronic transmission is completely secure. However, Pawsome endeavors to take every necessary precaution to safeguard and protect any information collected from this Site.
Consent & Changes to this Policy
By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, visitors voluntarily consent to the collection, storage, usage, processing, and disclosure of personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information by this Site as described in this Policy.
There may be times when Pawsome amend, modify, remove, or change various aspects of this Policy. Pawsome strongly recommends that visitors revisit this Policy periodically to ensure awareness of the current Policy. Continued use of this Site following any changes signifies acceptance of these changes.
For questions or feedback relating to this Policy, submit them through the Contact Us page.
