Furry Paws Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Furry Paws ("FP," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website at www.furry-paws.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for account management and notifications)
• Username and password (encrypted)
• Account preferences and settings

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and user agent
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

User-Generated Content

• Kennel descriptions and profiles
• Forum posts, chat messages, and guild content
• Any other content you choose to share

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Keeping you logged in
• Remembering your preferences
• Tracking sessions across multiple accounts (anti-abuse)
• Site analytics and performance

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

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance

For users in the European Economic Area, personalized ads are only shown with your consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Send account-related notifications
• Facilitate password recovery
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Prevent abuse and unauthorized access
• Improve our Site and services
• Display relevant advertisements

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

• Google AdSense (for advertising, as described above)
• Service providers who assist with Site operations
• Law enforcement when required by law

Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• User-generated content: Retained until you delete it
• Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days
• Deleted accounts: Data is removed, but content you posted publicly (forums, chat) that you did not delete remains

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data (via your account settings)
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account (via Kennel Settings > Delete Account)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of personalized advertising

For Users in the European Economic Area (GDPR)

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For Users in California (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Furry Paws is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Site or sending an email to registered users.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: admin@furry-paws.com
Website: https://www.furry-paws.com