Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly: name, email, phone number, and location when you create an account, list a pet, or submit an adoption inquiry. We also collect usage data such as pages visited, search queries, and device information through cookies and analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to: facilitate pet adoptions, connect adopters with shelters, improve our platform, send relevant notifications (if opted in), and ensure platform security. We never sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Information Sharing
We share your contact information with shelters only when you submit an adoption inquiry. Shelter information is publicly visible on the platform. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication, and row-level security policies to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, delete your account and associated data, opt out of marketing communications, and export your data. Contact us at support@adoptlocalpets.com to exercise these rights.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management, and optional analytics cookies to understand how our platform is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at support@adoptlocalpets.com or through our contact page.