Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PetPals, an OpenAI App created by Zen7 Labs, Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service through ChatGPT or our website at platform.zen7.com.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of personal information from you, including:

2.1 Personal Identifiers

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Account credentials (username and password, if you create an account)

2.2 Commercial Information

  • Purchase history
  • Products viewed or added to cart
  • Order and transaction details

2.3 Payment Information

Payment information such as credit card details is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full payment card information on our servers.

2.4 Device and Usage Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referral sources
  • Shopping cart contents and order history

2.5 Information from Third-Party Login

If you sign in using Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive your Google password.

2.6 Customer Support Information

Information you provide when contacting customer support, including messages, emails, or support requests.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you, when you create an account, place an order, or contact support.
  • Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.
  • From third parties, such as payment processors (Stripe), authentication providers (Google), and analytics providers.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders
  • To manage your account and provide customer service
  • To deliver products and provide shipping updates
  • To improve our services and user experience
  • To analyze website performance and usage trends
  • To send transactional communications related to your orders
  • To send promotional emails or marketing communications (where permitted by law)
  • To prevent fraud and enhance website security
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Shared via ChatGPT Integration (MCP)

PetPals integrates with ChatGPT through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). When you use PetPals via ChatGPT, the following data is shared with OpenAI to display results in your conversation:

5.1 Product Search Tool

Input: search keywords (as entered by you). Output:

  • Product information: name, price, image URL, stock status, category
  • No personal user information is included in search results

5.2 Shopping Widget

PetPals provides an embedded shopping widget within ChatGPT for browsing products, managing your cart, and placing orders. Order history, shipping addresses, and payment details are displayed only within the widget and are not shared with OpenAI as MCP tool outputs.

Data shared via MCP is used solely to display information in your ChatGPT conversation. OpenAI does not use this data for model training. You can revoke PetPals access at any time via ChatGPT Settings > Connected Apps.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We share your data with the following third parties only as necessary to provide our services:

RecipientData CategoriesPurpose
OpenAI (ChatGPT)Product listings (no personal identifiers)Display search results in ChatGPT conversations
StripeEmail, order amount, payment card detailsPayment processing (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
GoogleOAuth profile (email, name, avatar)Authentication (Google Sign-In)
Shipping and Logistics ProvidersName, shipping address, phone numberOrder delivery and tracking
Analytics ProvidersAnonymized usage dataWebsite performance analysis

These third parties are required to use your information only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Stripe

We use Stripe to process payments (credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Your payment information is sent directly to Stripe and is not stored on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy.

7.2 Google

We offer Google Sign-In for authentication. When you use this feature, we receive your basic profile information from Google. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy.

7.3 OpenAI / ChatGPT

Our service integrates with ChatGPT via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). See Section 5 for details on data shared through this integration. OpenAI's privacy policy: openai.com/privacy.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and login session
  • Maintain your shopping cart
  • Analyze website traffic and performance
  • Support marketing and advertising activities

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure token-based authentication (JWT with expiration)
  • Passwords hashed with bcrypt
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

Data CategoryRetention Period
Account informationUntil you request deletion
Order records3 years (legal and accounting compliance)
Payment card detailsNot stored (processed by Stripe)
Shopping cart data90 days after last activity
OAuth authorizationUntil you revoke access
Server logs30 days

When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request information about how your data is used and shared

How to Exercise Your Rights

  • Revoke ChatGPT access: Go to ChatGPT Settings > Connected Apps and disconnect PetPals
  • Delete your account: Contact us at support@zen7.com with your account email
  • Request data export: Contact us at support@zen7.com
  • Correct or update data: Update your profile in your account settings, or contact us

We will respond to all data rights requests within 30 days.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and share about you.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us at support@zen7.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:

  • Identifiers (name, email, phone number, IP address)
  • Commercial information (purchase history, products viewed)
  • Internet or electronic network activity (browsing history, interactions with our website)
  • Geolocation data (approximate location derived from IP address)

13. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation. However, certain sharing of information with advertising or analytics partners may be considered "sharing" under California law.

California residents may request to opt out of such sharing by contacting us at support@zen7.com.

14. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

15. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and post the new policy on this page. Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@zen7.com
  • Website: https://platform.zen7.com