Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Guardian of All Wagging Tails (GAWVs) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website gawvs.in. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog and pet care resource site.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media link)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms — and even then, we do not store it in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and popular topics
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use this data for targeted advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties. No personal data is stored, processed, or retained beyond what is necessary for basic website operation.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to understand traffic patterns (see section below)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to help us analyze website traffic and improve content:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymous insights into visitor behavior. Google may collect IP addresses and usage data, but we have enabled IP anonymization to protect your privacy.
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): May display ads based on general site content, not personal data. These services may use cookies to serve relevant ads across the web, but we do not control their practices.
We do not share any personal data with these services. All data processed is aggregated and anonymized.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the limited data we handle. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure all communications. However, since we do not store personal information in databases, there is no data to be breached.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.
Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 (India), you have the following rights:
- The right to know what data is being collected
- The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- The right to request deletion of your browsing data (if stored temporarily)
Since we do not collect or store personal data, we cannot provide access to or delete specific records. However, you may manage your cookie preferences through your browser or use cookie consent tools provided on our site.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our site, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Holden Whitley
290 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
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