Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the FollowMyPaw.com website (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) collects, uses, and protects users’ personal data. The Site is operated by Alexandre Ho-Pun-Cheung, a sole proprietor, who is committed to ensuring that all data processing activities comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. Alexandre Ho-Pun-Cheung also acts as the Data Protection Officer. For any request related to the management of your personal data, you may contact him at the following address: contact@followmypaw.com.

Collection of Personal Data

We may collect several types of data when you use the Site, including:

This may include your IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, visit duration, and aggregated usage data used to assess the Site’s performance. Such information is processed for statistical purposes, to ensure Site security, and to improve the overall user experience.

This applies when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with any of the services offered on the Site. Depending on the context, the information you provide may include your name, email address, or any additional details you choose to share.

When you subscribe to our newsletter, the information you submit is processed by Brevo, our email management service provider. This data, such as your email address and possibly your first name, is hosted on servers located within the European Union, which may be operated by Brevo, Google Cloud, or AWS. It is used solely for sending newsletter content or information you have agreed to receive. Where applicable, this data may be made available to authorized service providers involved in the technical operation of the email delivery service.

Use of Personal Data

The data collected is used to operate and maintain the Site and its services, optimize performance, and enhance your browsing experience. It is also used to respond to inquiries submitted via our forms, manage newsletter subscriptions, and, where relevant, tailor certain content or communications to your preferences. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing

Personal data collected through the Site is never sold to third parties. However, it may be shared with trusted technical service providers or partners acting on behalf of the Site, such as hosting providers, newsletter delivery services, analytics providers, or maintenance partners. Data may also be disclosed where required by law or in response to lawful requests from competent judicial, administrative, or regulatory authorities.

Your Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection regulations, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict the processing of your data, as well as the right to object to processing and, where applicable, the right to data portability. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time for processing activities based on consent, particularly with respect to marketing communications.

To exercise your rights or if you have any questions regarding your personal data, you may contact the Data Protection Officer at the following address: contact@followmypaw.com. If, after contacting us, you believe that your rights have not been respected, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority, such as the CNIL.

Use of Cookies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper operation, analyze audience metrics, and adapt certain features based on your preferences. These files stored on your device make it possible, among other things, to remember your choices, improve navigation, measure the effectiveness of Site features, and, where applicable, deliver personalized content or advertising.

You can manage your preferences via the consent management module available on the Site or adjust your browser settings to restrict or block certain cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the proper functioning of some Site features.

Transparency & Consent Framework Compliance

FollowMyPaw.com participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) and uses Consent Management Platform No. 92 provided by Sirdata to manage user consent. You may update your consent choices at any time by clicking here. Sirdata collects data for the purpose of delivering personalized advertising tailored to your interests. Such data is retained for a maximum period of 365 days, in accordance with the data minimization principle.

Learn more: https://www.sirdata.com/en/Privacy
To exercise your right to object: https://www.sirdata.com/en/Object

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes to the Site. Any material changes will be published on this page.