🔐 Privacy Policy – CareForMyPets

Effective Date: 01.03.2026
Website: https://www.careformypets.com.au/

1. Introduction

At CareForMyPets, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use our website and services.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

🐾 Personal Details

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Location (suburb, city)

🐾 Account & Listing Information

Pet listings and descriptions
Messages between users
Booking or enquiry details

🐾 Technical Data

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and usage data (via analytics tools)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Register an account
Submit a listing or enquiry
Contact us via forms or email
Use or browse our website
Subscribe to newsletters or updates

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and manage our services
Connect pet owners with pet sitters
Respond to enquiries and support requests
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send important service updates
Prevent fraud or misuse of the platform

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information:

With other users (e.g., when you create a listing or contact someone)
With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
If required by law or legal processes

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website performance
Understand user behaviour
Provide a better browsing experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

7. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:

Secure hosting environments
Password protection and access controls
Regular system monitoring

However, no online system is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools such as:

Google Analytics
Payment providers (if applicable)
Email or marketing platforms

These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

9. Access & Correction

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your data

To do so, please contact us using the details below.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

📧 Email: info@careformypets.com.au
🌐 Website: https://www.careformypets.com.au/