Privacy Policy

 

PetMatch | Thessaloniki

 

The data of the users of the PetMatch website and the app is processed lawfully, transparently and fairly, for pre-determined purposes and only to the extent necessary to achieve the website and app's objectives. When we process personal data, we strive to ensure that it is accurate, secure, confidential, properly kept and protected.

 

What is PetMatch's privacy policy?

The PetMatch Privacy Policy (the 'Privacy Policy') is a document that states what personal data we collect from our website and the PetMatch app users, visitors to our social network accounts, and individuals in any other way contacting us ("PetMatch users") why and how we do it, how we ensure the privacy of personal data, naming what rights PetMatch users have and how they can be implemented.

The purpose of the privacy policy is to provide concise, transparent, clear and comprehensible information PetMatch users about the processing of their personal data.

You can access the PetMatch Privacy Policy in an easily accessible and free way on our website.

 

What is personal data?

Personal data is information that can, directly or in combination with other data identify a specific individual, such as names, emails, and residential addresses, telephone number or other contact details, location location data, IP addresses, photos, and other account information. In addition, data on website user behavior is also personal.

 

What is PetMatch?

The controller of the personal data specified in the Privacy Policy is PetMatch.

 

What information do we collect from users?

In PetMatch, we collect data about the respective accounts of logged-in users provided information - name, surname, photo, e-mail. Mail, and user actions inside PetMatch.

We use an interface to social networks to gather information by logging in via Facebook or Google accounts.

We also use Firebase analytics in the mobile app PetMatch for statistical purposes evaluating the popularity of the app and the use of its individual components.

 

What is the purpose of the information collection and its legal basis?

We collect information in order to provide the right service - to help stray animals find a cozy home and app users find a new friend(s).

The information helps to personalize the service and ensure that the user receives it necessary information about the animal.

Information collected about the use of the gadget also helps to ensure the gadget functionality, quality of service, helps to improve and enhance the app and offer better and more tailored services.

Personal data is collected only with the consent of the person - with the consent of the user Privacy Policy and / or Choosing to Join the Gadget Using Social networks and solely for the purposes set out above.

 

How do we protect personal data?

Personal data shall not be passed on to third parties and shall not be disclosed, except in the cases set forth in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

We ensure that the personal data of PetMatch users are processed in such a way that the application appropriate technical or organizational measures are in place to ensure the proper data security, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing of data and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

However, we reserve the right to provide information about PetMatch users if we would have to do so in accordance with the law or if required by us law enforcement authorities or prosecuting authorities.

We may disclose the information we collect about PetMatch users to the extent necessary for third parties:

·      Third-party service providers whose services we typically use for data storage, telecommunications and website hosting purposes;

·      Animal shelters receive information about the person who wants to take care of the animal name and email for the proper provision of services.

 

The ability of the above service providers to use PetMatch user data is limited - they may not use this data for purposes other than providing services to us.


How long do we store personal data?

We store the personal data of PetMatch users for no longer than required by this Privacy Policy and for the purposes of the processing specified in the policy or provided for by law, if any a longer data retention period has been set.

PetMatch users personal data from social network accounts are stored until the user deletes their account.

 

What are you as users of the website and the PetMatch app rights?

As a personal data subject, you have the following rights:

·      know (be informed) about the processing of your personal data;

·      access your personal data that we process;

·      require correction or addition, correction of incorrect / inaccurate / incomplete with personal data relating to you;

·      request the destruction of your personal data when it is no longer needed for purposes, which were collected;

·      demand the destruction of your personal data if it is processed illegally or when you withdraw or do not give your consent to the processing of personal data, and it is necessary;

·      do not consent to the processing of your personal data or revoke your previous consent;

·      require submission, if technically possible, in accordance with your consent or contract your personal data collected for enforcement purposes in an easy-to-read format or request forward them to another controller.

·      make a complaint to us or to the State Data Protection Inspectorate if you think that your rights as a personal data subject are and / or may be violated.

 

You can submit your rights claims to us in person, by mail or by electronic means. Upon receipt of the request, we may ask for your identity supporting documents, as well as any additional information we need regarding the application information we undertake to delete after identification.

Upon receipt of your request, we will respond without undue delay, but no later than within 30 days calendar days from the receipt of your request and all necessary to provide a response the date of submission of the documents.

 

Is PetMatch responsible for the data processed by partner sites?

The PetMatch website may contain links to other sites, such as our partner sites or sites that may have relevant animal information for PetMatch users care and cultivation. By following such links to any of the sites, please note note that these sites and the services available through them have their own separate Privacy Policy and PetMatch assumes no responsibility or liability for these policies or for personal data collected on these sites or in the course of providing services, such as contact or location details. Please review the policies for those sites before submitting personal data on these sites or using any of their services.

 

How do we notify you of changes to the Privacy Policy?

We may update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Such an update or the amended Privacy Policy will take effect from the date of its publication on our website.

When we update the Privacy Policy, we will keep you informed of what we consider to be material changes by posting them on our website. Note the date specified at the top of this document, to find out when the Privacy Policy was last updated.