Privacy Policy of MASCOTAFIND e.V.
1. General
Protecting your privacy is very important to us. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect and how we process it.
2. Scope
This policy applies to the entire MASCOTAFIND website. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
3. Collection and Use of Data
a) General website visit
You can visit our website without providing any personal data. Anonymous usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, visited pages, date and time) is collected for statistical analysis. No personal conclusions are drawn.
b) Use of services (animal registration)
To report a lost or found pet, personal information such as your name, address, phone number and email is required to deliver the service.
c) Online purchases
For purchasing certain paid services, personal data is also required.
4. Visibility in search engines
Our website is indexed by search engines such as Google. Therefore, missing or found pet reports may appear in search results. When submitting a report, you can choose to hide certain personal details. We have no control over how long search engines retain such data.
5. Disclosure of data
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:
• Automatic matching: If the system identifies a possible match between lost and found reports, involved persons are notified and relevant data is shared – unless restricted during report creation.
• Volunteer system: Missing pet alerts may be shared with volunteers in the area – only with approved data.
• Phone inquiries: For justified telephone inquiries, we may provide relevant data about animals and owners.
• External service providers: They process only the data required to handle your request and are bound by data protection obligations.
6. Cookies
We use cookies in certain situations. You can configure your browser to notify you before cookies are stored or to block them entirely. Some services may be limited without cookies.
7. Data security and retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Data is retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as legally required.
8. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data. Please contact:
Data Protection Officer: info@mascotafind.es
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy at any time. Please review it regularly.
10. Legal basis
This privacy policy is based on the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). Where applicable, we also comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
