Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to RaiseAnimals.me ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website raiseanimals.me (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect minimal personal information from our users. You may voluntarily provide information when you:

• Contact us via email at support@raiseanimals.me
• Post comments on our website (if comment system is enabled)
• Subscribe to newsletters (if available)

This information may include: name, email address, and message content.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website URLs
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Analytics data (via Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Vercel Analytics, Google Analytics)
• Third-Party Cookies: May be set by embedded content (YouTube videos, Disqus comments)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our service: Deliver accurate Raise Animals codes and guides
• Improve user experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance site design and content
• Respond to inquiries: Answer questions sent to support@raiseanimals.me
• Monitor site performance: Track errors, loading times, and technical issues
• Detect and prevent abuse: Identify spam, security threats, and violations of our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent illegal activities

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Vercel, analytics providers) who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the safety of our users
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all site traffic
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Vercel)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@raiseanimals.me and we will delete such information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or Do Not Track)
• Cookie Control: Manage cookies through browser settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@raiseanimals.me

9. International Users

Our Site is hosted on Vercel's global infrastructure. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

Our legal basis for processing your information: consent, legitimate interests (improving our service), and legal obligations.