['Privacy Policy for Paws & Claws Emporium\n\nWelcome to our online platform operated by Paws & Claws Emporium. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy when you visit or use our site and services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).\n\n1. Information We Collect \nWe collect information you provide directly to us when you use our services, such as: \n- Personal identification details (name, address, contact information) \n- Payment information when purchasing products or services \n- Details related to pet adoption applications or grooming bookings \n- Customer feedback and survey responses \n- Information about your interactions with our site and services\n\nWe also collect certain information automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and monitor site usage.\n\n2. How We Use Your Information \nYour personal data is used for: \n- Processing orders and delivering products and services \n- Managing pet adoption and grooming appointments \n- Communicating with you regarding your inquiries, orders, or requests \n- Improving our products, services, and online platform functionality \n- Complying with legal obligations \n- Marketing communications, only if you have consented to receive them, which you may opt out of at any time\n\n3. Legal Basis for Processing \nWe process your personal data based on several lawful grounds, including: \n- Consent you provide when you submit information or sign up for marketing communications \n- Performance of a contract between you and our company \n- Compliance with legal obligations \n- Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and ensuring the security of our site\n\n4. Sharing Your Information \nWe do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with: \n- Trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, such as payment processors and delivery services, under strict confidentiality agreements \n- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and comply with legal processes\n\n5. Data Retention \nWe retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.\n\n6. Your Rights \nUnder GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to: \n- Access the personal data we hold about you \n- Request correction or deletion of your personal data \n- Object to or restrict processing of your data \n- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent \n- Data portability, where applicable \n- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated\n\nTo exercise your rights, please contact us via postal mail at the address below.\n\n7. Data Security \nWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.\n\n8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies \nOur site uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.\n\n9. Children’s Privacy \nOur services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us for deletion.\n\n10. Changes to This Privacy Policy \nWe may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.\n\nContact Information \nPaws & Claws Emporium \n47 Kingsley Road \nSuite 2B \nManchester, Greater Manchester \nM14 5JT \nUnited Kingdom \n\nPhone: +44 161 555 3478 \n\nThank you for trusting Paws & Claws Emporium with your personal information. We are dedicated to safeguarding your data and providing a secure, transparent service experience.', 0.0013492, 'gpt-4.1-mini']