1. Information We Collect
When you use Zoos.com, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile information from your Google account.
- Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, zoos favorited, and search queries.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, and IP address for security and analytical purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our zoo directory services
- Personalize your experience by saving favorite zoos and preferences
- Send you important updates about our services
- Improve our website and develop new features
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share information when you give us explicit permission
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger or acquisition
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your login status and preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and features
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some website functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services including:
- Google OAuth: For secure user authentication
- Stripe: For processing payments (when applicable)
- Unsplash: For high-quality zoo photography
These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Download your data in a portable format
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for families, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: