Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: June 2026

Hayoppy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including our website at hayoppy.com and any related mobile applications. Please read this policy carefully. By using Hayoppy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1 Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Full name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Profile information including profile photo, bio, and location
  • Pet profiles including name, breed, age, medical history, and photos
  • Payment information (processed securely by PayMongo โ€” we do not store card details)
  • Messages sent through our platform
  • Reviews and ratings you submit
  • Information provided when contacting our support team

Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and links clicked
  • Device identifiers and mobile network information
  • Location data (if you grant permission)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2 How We Use Your Data

Service delivery

To create and manage your account, process bookings, and facilitate payments.

Communications

To send booking confirmations, reminders, and important service updates.

Safety & security

To verify identities, detect fraud, and enforce our community guidelines.

Platform improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality of our platform.

Marketing

To send promotional content and offers โ€” you can opt out at any time.

Legal compliance

To comply with applicable Philippine laws and respond to legal requests.

3 Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following circumstances:

With other users

Your public profile, reviews, and service listings are visible to other users as part of normal platform operation.

With service providers

We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate the platform (e.g. PayMongo for payments, Resend for email delivery).

For legal reasons

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

Business transfers

In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes. Transaction records are retained for 7 years in accordance with Philippine tax regulations.

5 Your Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173), you have the following rights:

Right to access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to erasure

Request deletion of your personal data.

Right to object

Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes.

Right to portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to restrict

Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@hayoppy.com. We will respond within 15 business days.

6 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7 Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and to never share your login credentials.

8 Children's Privacy

Hayoppy is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@hayoppy.com and we will delete it promptly.

9 Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact our Data Privacy Officer:

Hayoppy, Philippines

Last updated: June 2026 ยท Effective: June 2026