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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Woofadaar. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you join our waitlist through our website.

By joining our waitlist, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you join our waitlist, we collect the following information:

Required Information:

  • Your full name
  • Email address

Optional Information:

  • Mobile phone number
  • Location (city/country)
  • Your dog's name
  • Your dog's breed
  • Your dog's age range
  • Your interests and preferences regarding our features
  • Email communication preferences (weekly tips opt-in)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To maintain your position on our waitlist
  • To notify you when Woofadaar launches
  • To provide you with early access to our platform
  • To send you updates about features, events, and news (if you opted in)
  • To send you weekly dog care tips (if you opted in)
  • To understand your interests and tailor our platform to user needs
  • To analyze user preferences and improve our services
  • To communicate with you about your waitlist status

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data collected:

  • Consent: By joining our waitlist, you consent to us processing your data for the purposes described
  • Legitimate Interests: We process your data to operate and improve our services
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement to notify you when we launch

5. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously:

  • Your data is stored securely in an encrypted database with a trusted cloud provider
  • All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
  • Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
  • Regular security assessments are performed to maintain data integrity

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our waitlist:

Cloud Database Provider:

Your waitlist data is stored securely with a reputable cloud database provider that maintains industry-standard security practices and complies with international data protection regulations.

Website Hosting Service:

Our website is hosted on secure infrastructure that ensures high availability and data protection.

All third-party providers are carefully selected and required to maintain appropriate security measures and comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your waitlist information until:

  • You request deletion of your data
  • Woofadaar officially launches and you complete the onboarding process
  • We determine the waitlist is no longer needed (we will notify you before deletion)

After launch, if you choose not to create an account, we may retain your email for up to 12 months for occasional updates, unless you opt out.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

All Users:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

GDPR Rights (EEA Users):

  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents):

  • Right to Know: Know what personal information is collected
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@woofadaar.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website currently uses minimal cookies for essential functionality only. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics at this time. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and notify you accordingly.

10. Marketing Communications

If you opted in to receive weekly tips or updates, you may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
  • Contacting us at hello@woofadaar.com

Note: We will still send you essential emails about your waitlist status and account, even if you opt out of marketing communications.

11. Children's Privacy

Woofadaar is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@woofadaar.com, and we will delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. Your data is used solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Woofadaar

Email: hello@woofadaar.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

16. Your Consent

By joining our waitlist, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.