Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2025

Welcome to Pig3on.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your comprehensive resource for pigeon rescue, care, and rehabilitation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services, including authentication through Google and Reddit OAuth.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account information from Google

When you sign in with Google OAuth2, we may access certain basic profile information from your Google account with your consent, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile photo (if available)

We do not collect or store your Google password, and we do not request access to Gmail, Drive, Contacts, or other Google data beyond basic profile information needed for login and identification. Google API Services User Data Policy

1.2 Account information from Reddit

When you sign in with Reddit OAuth, we may access limited information from your Reddit account with your consent, such as:

  • Reddit username
  • Reddit user ID
  • Profile avatar URL (if available)

We do not collect your Reddit password and we do not request access to your private messages or other sensitive Reddit data. Our use of Reddit data follows Reddit’s Developer Terms and Data API Terms. Reddit Developer Terms · Reddit Data API Terms

1.3 Usage data and cookies

We may collect basic technical information when you use the site, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for security and performance monitoring. We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in (session cookies)
  • Remember basic preferences

We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated websites for advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Authenticate your login via Google or Reddit
  • Create and manage your user account
  • Personalize your experience and community features
  • Secure our services and prevent abuse
  • Communicate with you about important updates related to your account or the service

We do not use Google or Reddit user data for targeted advertising or for selling user profiles.

3. Google Limited Use Requirements

Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We only use Google user data to provide sign-in, account identification, and related security functions, as disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • Account data such as your email, username, and OAuth provider IDs are stored securely on our servers to support authentication and account management.
  • We retain your information only for as long as necessary to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
  • You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us (see “Contact Us” below). Deletion may be subject to limited retention required by law.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data only in the following cases:

  • With trusted service providers (such as hosting, logging, or email providers) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality and data protection obligations.
  • When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others.
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, subject to appropriate confidentiality and continued protection of your data.

6. Your Choices and Rights

  • You can disconnect Google or Reddit access by managing connected apps in your Google or Reddit account settings and by contacting us to remove your account from our service.
  • You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use login and core features.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes may also be communicated through in-product notices or email, where appropriate.

Your continued use of the service after any changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By using our site and signing in with Google or Reddit, you agree to this Privacy Policy.