Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Depawsitory ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services:

2.1 Personal Information

Personal information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Register for an account (name, email address, password)
• Register a dog (dog's name, breed, age, weight, blood type, medical history)
• Make a donation (payment information, donation amount)
• Contact us (email address, name, message content)
• Request a password reset (email address)

2.2 Usage Information

Information about your interaction with our Services:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Location data (general location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process and facilitate dog blood donations and matches
• Process financial donations through our payment processor
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Enable password reset functionality
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activity
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
• Personalize and improve your experience with our Services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

When you register a dog as a donor or recipient, limited information about your dog (such as blood type, age, breed, and general location) may be shared with potential matches. Your personal contact information is only shared with another user after you have both agreed to the blood donation match.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other partners who perform functions on our behalf, such as:

• Brevo (for email communications, including password reset emails)
• Razorpay (for processing financial donations)
• Database and hosting providers
• Analytics providers

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government regulations.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Specific security measures we employ include:

• Encryption of passwords using bcrypt
• Secure handling of password reset tokens
• Secure processing of payment information through our payment processor
• Regular security assessments and updates

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to provide the Services to you and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. This includes retaining your account information for as long as your account is active.

For specific types of data:

• Password reset tokens are automatically expired after 1 hour
• Donation records are maintained for accounting and tax purposes
• Dog blood donation history is maintained to ensure safe donation intervals

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your information under certain circumstances.
• Objection: You may object to our processing of your information based on our legitimate interests.
• Portability: You may request that we transfer your information to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete that information.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience with our Services. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: These are necessary for the functioning of our Services.
• Preference cookies: These remember your preferences and settings.
• Analytics cookies: These help us understand how users interact with our Services.
• Authentication cookies: These help manage your login session.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our Services may not function properly.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where we operate, including India.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@depawsitory.com
Address: Depawsitory, 123 Main Street, Mumbai, India