# Data Deletion Policy

* **User Request:** Users may send data deletion requests to our email address (contact\@furdoption) and must clearly state that they wish their data be deleted.
* **Identity Verification:** The identity of the requesting user will be verified without compromising their personal data. Only necessary information will be used for this step.
* **Request Review:** The deletion request will be reviewed against any legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data. Users will be informed if such conflicts exist.
* **Data Search and Identification:** We will search and identify all data related to the user across our database, including backups and logs.
* **Data Deletion:** The user's personal data will be deleted from our database. Any data used for analytic purposes will be anonymized or de-identified to preserve user anonymity.
* **Completion Notification:** Users will receive notification through email or in-app messaging to confirm their data deletion request has been completed.
* **Documentation:** We will document the deletion process for each request as a record for future reference.
* **Audit:** We will regularly audit our data deletion processes to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
* **Timing:** Users' personal data should only be used for the deletion process and must be carried out in a timely manner, typically within 30 days from the request.