Introduction
Cape Town Pet Parlours ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website pet-parlour.fun. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
- Personal Data: When you submit a business listing or claim form, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and business address. This information is provided voluntarily.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. See the "Cookies" section below for more details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website and directory
- Process and publish business listings
- Respond to your enquiries and communications
- Analyse website usage to improve our services
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information solely to improve our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy & Terms.
- Advertising Cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that doing so could affect the availability and functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising service. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Places API: Used to source business data for our directory listings.
- Leaflet / OpenStreetMap: Used for interactive maps on our website.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties beyond the services listed above.
Data Retention
We retain personal information submitted through our forms for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Business listing data remains on the site until a business owner requests removal.
Your Rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date below. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
- Email: parloursa@gmail.com
- Website: pet-parlour.fun
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Last updated: 2 April 2026