Privacy Policy for Adoptobot
Effective Date: December 21, 2025
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Adoptobot (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our service.
Contact Information:
Adoptobot
Austin, Texas, United States
Email: support@adoptobot.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, organization name, and other registration details
- Pet Information: Photos, descriptions, breed, age, location, and other details about homeless pets you upload
- Page Access: Information about the Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts you authorize us to post to
2.2 Information from Meta Platforms
When you connect your Facebook Pages or Instagram accounts to Adoptobot, we access:
- Basic page information (page name, ID, access tokens)
- Permission to post content on your behalf
- Post performance data (likes, comments, shares, reach, impressions)
- Page analytics and insights
2.3 Information from Third-Party Pet Databases
We may integrate with other animal shelter and rescue databases to import pet information with your authorization.
2.4 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, time spent
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Analytics Data: Collected through Google Analytics (see Section 5)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Post pet adoption listings to your authorized Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts
- Analyze post performance and provide you with insights
- Improve our service and develop new features
- Communicate with you about your account and our service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Process payments (when applicable)
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Data Storage and Retention
4.1 Where We Store Data
Your data is stored securely on servers provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the United States.
4.2 How Long We Keep Data
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion to comply with legal obligations
- Pet Listings: Retained according to your preferences and shelter/rescue needs
- Post Analytics: Retained to provide historical insights and service improvements
- Meta Access Tokens: Stored securely and refreshed as needed; deleted when you disconnect your accounts
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@adoptobot.com.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
5.1 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Purpose: Hosting and data storage
- Data Shared: All application data
- Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
5.2 Google Analytics
- Purpose: Understanding how users interact with our service
- Data Shared: Usage patterns, device information (anonymized)
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5.3 Payment Processor (when applicable)
- Purpose: Processing subscription or service payments
- Data Shared: Payment information (we do not store credit card details)
- Note: Specific processor details will be updated when payment processing is implemented
5.4 Meta Platforms (Facebook and Instagram)
- Purpose: Posting content to your pages and retrieving analytics
- Data Shared: Pet listing content, posting schedules
- Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you authorize us to post to Meta platforms
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our service (AWS, analytics providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Revoke Access: Disconnect your Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@adoptobot.com.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Compliance with industry best practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Adoptobot is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Adoptobot, you consent to such transfers.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
- Right to deletion
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on our website
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of Adoptobot after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@adoptobot.com
Address: Adoptobot, Austin, Texas, United States
For Meta platform-specific privacy concerns, you may also review Meta’s privacy policies at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.
Your use of Adoptobot signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
