1. Data Collection
When you interact with our site, we collect:
| Activity | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Comments | Name, email, website, IP, browser agent | Spam detection & public display |
| Media Uploads | Images (EXIF GPS data may be retained) | Product customization |
| Account Registration | Username, email, profile info | Order management & login |
| Password Reset | IP address included in reset email | Security verification |
⚠️ Photo Warning:
Remove embedded location data (EXIF GPS) before uploading images. Visitors may extract location data from public images.
2. Cookies
We use cookies when you:
- Comment: Saves name/email/website (1 year)
- Login:
- Session cookies (2 days)
- “Remember Me” cookies (14 days)
- Screen options cookies (1 year)
- Edit Content: Temporary post-editing cookie (1 day)
3. Embedded Content
Articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, etc.) from third-party sites. These sites may:
- Track your interactions
- Collect data
- Use additional cookies
- Monitor your activity if logged into their platform
4. Data Sharing
We disclose your data only when necessary to:
- Automated spam detection services (comments)
- Gravatar (hashed email for profile images – their policy)
- Legal authorities (if required by law)
5. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Comments | Indefinitely (for auto-approval) |
| User profiles | Until account deletion |
| Customization photos | Until order fulfillment + 90 days |
👉 Registered users can edit/delete personal data anytime (except username).
6. Your Rights
If you have an account or left comments, you can:
- Request exported data (all personal data we hold)
- Request data erasure (excludes legal/administrative data)
- Withdraw consent (contact: mypetdiy1@gmail.com)
7. International Transfers
Visitor data may be processed via:
- Global spam detection systems
- Cloud servers (currently AWS US-East region)
- Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal)
🐶 For Pet Photo Customization Orders:
We automatically delete EXIF metadata from production images. Original uploads are purged 90 days after order completion.
Recommended Enhancements:
*”All customization photos are encrypted in transit (SSL) and at rest (AES-256).”*
GDPR/CCPA Compliance
Add: “EU/UK/California residents may designate authorized agents for data requests”
Payment Data Clause
“Payment data is processed directly by PCI-DSS compliant gateways (Stripe/PayPal). We never store card numbers.”
Children’s Privacy
“We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Customization photos featuring minors require parental consent.”
Data Security Measures