Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

Your privacy is very important to USpets.com. While we gather information about our users to help provide the best service possible, we adhere to strict policies to safeguard your privacy at all times. This page states, in plain language, our privacy policy, so that there may be no misunderstandings about what information we gather, and why we gather it.

INFORMATION GATHERED

When you register an account with USpets.com, you will have access to an Account Page which allows you to provide various information, including your email address, mailing address, real name, and more. All information you submit on this page is completely confidential.

LOGFILES

USpets.com uses standard web logfiles, which automatically record all requests made of the USpets.com servers. Such information includes I.P. addresses, the USpets.com pages requested, the type of browser you use, etc. We study these data in aggregate in order to try to understand our customers' preferences better and to improve our site.

COOKIES

"Cookies" are small chunks of information that reside on your computer and allow us to recognize you. Your cookie allows you to bypass the Sign-in Page and also lets us to customize the site's behavior and appearance to fit your tastes. We do not use cookies for any other purpose.

While the cookie resides on the computer, you will be instantly recognized by USpets.com without the need to enter your email and password. If you are using a computer that others may use (e.g. a public access terminal) you may want to click on the Sign-Out link on the bottom of every page so that nobody else can access your account.

CHILDREN

USpets.com is proud to maintain a decorum suitable for children. However, when a child under 13 registers with USpets.com, we suggest that a parent or guardian supervises to prevent inadvertently volunteering sensitive information.

FINANCIAL SECURITY

USpets.com is committed to handling your customer billing information with the highest possible standards of information security. All credit card information is transmitted through the industry standard SSL-encrypted secure channel. This is military-grade technology that is more secure than telephone.

YOUR EMAIL

In order to make a purchase from US Pets, you will have to supply an email address. We will never give or sell your email address to any third party. We will never publish your address or reveal it to other users.

USpets.com will occasionally mail you newsletters containing promotional offers and information valuable to pet owners. If you do not wish to receive this free service, please see the Newsletter Subscription Page to remove yourself from our mailing list.

USpets.com will never ask you for your password, your credit card, or any other sensitive information, via email. If you receive an email apparently from us requesting sensitive information, it is a forgery. In such an event, we suggest you do not reply to the email, but instead forward it to support@uspets.com for investigation.