Pawtraits

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11.04.2025

Pawtraits (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Pawtraits(“Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information
    • Email Address: Collected so we can send you the generated images and/or communicate updates.
    • Name or Username: If you provide it, to personalize communications.
  2. Image Data
    • Pet Photos: You may upload images of your pet. We temporarily store and process these images to generate AI-transformed results.
    • Other Metadata: Certain metadata (e.g., file type, file size, EXIF data) may be collected depending on your device or file.
  3. Usage and Log Data
    • We may collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, the pages you visit, and the times/dates of your visits. This helps us diagnose problems, administer the Service, and track overall usage.
  4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
    • We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activities on our Service and store certain information. This helps us improve and personalize your experience.
  5. Optional Information
    • Pet Breed, Gender, or Other Details: If you choose to provide them, we may use this information to enhance or personalize the transformation process or user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

  1. Service Provision
    • To process your uploads and generate your dog’s “humanized” image.
    • To send you the resulting image link or file.
  2. Communications
    • To send you updates, respond to inquiries, or inform you about new features or services. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.
  3. Service Improvement
    • To understand usage patterns and improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Service.
    • We may analyze anonymized or aggregated data to develop new features or services.
  4. Legal Compliance and Security
    • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our Terms of Service.
    • To protect the security and integrity of our Service and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. How We Share or Disclose Your Information

  1. With Service Providers
    • We may share your information (including uploaded images) with third-party service providers who assist in hosting, data processing, email delivery, or other aspects of operating the Service. These providers are only authorized to use your information as needed to provide services to us.
  2. Legal Obligations
    • We may disclose information where required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes; or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
  3. Business Transfers
    • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
  4. With Your Consent
    • We will not share your personal information or images for marketing or other purposes without your explicit consent, unless stated in this Policy.

4. Data Retention

  1. Uploaded Images
    • We store your images temporarily to generate the AI transformation. After the transformation is complete, we strive to automatically delete or anonymize the source files within a reasonable period, unless otherwise stated in this Policy or required by law.
  2. Personal Information
    • We retain your email and other personal details as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
    • If you request account deletion (if applicable), we will delete or anonymize your information unless we are legally required to keep it.

5. Data Security

  1. Measures Taken
    • We implement commercially reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.
  2. No Absolute Guarantee
    • While we strive to protect your information, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Choices and Rights

  1. Access and Update
    • You can contact us to review, correct, or update personal information we hold about you.
  2. Opt-Out
    • You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
  3. Cookies
    • You can manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

7. Children’s Privacy

  1. Age Restrictions
    • Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).
  2. Parental Consent
    • If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without verified parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our records.

8. International Data Transfers

Depending on your location, your information may be transferred to—and processed in—countries outside of your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We will take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page or by other means. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
[Your Contact Email or Address]