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Last Updated: September 20, 2026 At PAWS FUR THE CAUSE, we understand the deep bond you share with your beloved pet. We are committed to providing compassionate, trustworthy pet cremation, afterlife care transport, and support while protecting your privacy with the same care we give to your pet’s memory. This Privacy Policy explains how PAWS FUR THE CAUSE (“PAWS FUR THE CAUSE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects personal information when you visit www.pawsfurthecause.com, contact us, request or receive our services, or otherwise interact with us. By using our website or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@pawsfurthecause.com.

1. WHO WE ARE

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE is a Family-Powered, Founder-Led mobile pet afterlife care and cremation transportation service based in Los Angeles, California. We proudly serve families throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Conejo Valley of Ventura County. We specialize exclusively in Pet Cremation and Afterlife Care Transport & Support. We coordinate cremation transportation and related afterlife care services with trusted animal crematoriums and provide compassionate support to families throughout the process. Our services may include pet transportation, cremation coordination, return of cremated remains, memorial products, keepsakes, and related afterlife care support. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through our Paw It Forward initiative, a portion of proceeds from qualifying services supports local animal nonprofits, shelters, rescues, and community outreach efforts dedicated to animal care and welfare across Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information reasonably necessary to provide our services, communicate with you, process payments, maintain business records, operate our website, and improve our services.

Personal Information

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • First and last name
  • Telephone and mobile telephone numbers
  • Email address
  • Service, pickup, or delivery location
  • Billing information
  • Payment information
  • Information submitted through website forms
  • Information provided by telephone, email, SMS/text, or other communications
  • Information necessary to schedule and provide requested services

Pet-Related Information

We may collect information about your pet, including:

  • Pet’s name
  • Species or type of animal
  • Weight
  • Age, when provided
  • Information necessary to determine appropriate services or pricing
  • Other information you voluntarily provide regarding your pet

Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors. Depending on the payment method used, payment information may be processed and retained by the applicable payment provider rather than stored directly by PAWS FUR THE CAUSE.

Website and Device Information

When you visit our website, we or our service providers may automatically collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • Website interaction information
  • Approximate location information derived from an IP address

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate, secure, analyze, and improve our website. These technologies may include Google Analytics or other analytics providers. You may control certain cookies through your browser or device settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Communications

We may retain communications you send to us, including communications through:

  • Website forms
  • Email
  • Telephone calls
  • SMS/text messages
  • Social media
  • Other customer-service channels If you contact us in another language, we may use translation services or tools, including Google Translate or similar services, to assist with communication.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use personal information to:

  • Provide and manage requested services
  • Schedule and coordinate pet transportation
  • Coordinate cremation services with trusted animal crematoriums
  • Facilitate the return of cremated remains
  • Provide memorial products and keepsakes
  • Process payments
  • Respond to questions and service requests
  • Communicate service updates
  • Provide customer support
  • Maintain business and service records
  • Improve our website and services
  • Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations Through our Paw It Forward initiative, a portion of proceeds from qualifying services supports local animal nonprofits, shelters, rescues, and community outreach efforts dedicated to animal care and welfare. We may also send marketing communications where permitted by applicable law and where any required consent has been obtained. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide requested services.

Service Providers

We may share information with service providers that assist us, including:

  • Trusted animal crematoriums
  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting providers
  • Website analytics providers
  • Communications and SMS providers
  • Translation providers
  • Technology providers
  • Professional advisors
  • Other vendors necessary to provide requested services These providers may receive information reasonably necessary to perform their services. Paw It Forward

When necessary to administer our Paw It Forward initiative, we may provide limited information, such as your pet’s name, to an animal welfare organization in connection with a donation or community-support activity. We will not provide your mobile telephone number or SMS opt-in information to an animal welfare organization for that organization’s marketing purposes. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable law
  • Respond to valid legal process
  • Respond to governmental requests
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Protect the safety of customers, employees, or others
  • Investigate fraud or unlawful activity
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

5. SMS/TEXT MESSAGING AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE may communicate with customers by telephone and SMS/text message using our business telephone numbers: (833) 729-2529 (805) 750-7248 We use text messaging primarily for customer-care and service-related communications. These communications may include:

  • Appointment confirmations
  • Scheduling communications
  • Pet transportation updates
  • Cremation coordination
  • Ash-return notifications
  • Memorial-product updates
  • Responses to customer inquiries
  • Customer support
  • Follow-up communications concerning requested services SMS Consent

Where consent is required, PAWS FUR THE CAUSE will obtain affirmative consent to receive SMS messages through an appropriate opt-in method, such as an unchecked SMS consent checkbox on our website or service-request process, such as an express request for text communication, or another legally sufficient method. Providing a telephone number by itself does not constitute consent to receive recurring marketing or promotional text messages. If you initiate a text conversation with PAWS FUR THE CAUSE, we may respond to your inquiry with information reasonably related to your conversation or requested service. We do not use a customer’s consent for one messaging purpose as blanket consent for unrelated messaging purposes. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and plan. Opting Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying: STOP We will honor valid opt-out requests and take reasonable steps to prevent future messages from being sent to the opted-out number, subject to communications permitted by applicable law. Help

Reply: HELP for assistance, or contact: support@pawsfurthecause.com SMS Consent Is Not a Condition of Purchase Consent to receive SMS/text messages is not a condition of purchasing any product or service from PAWS FUR THE CAUSE. Mobile Information and SMS Consent

Mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and SMS consent records will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may disclose such information to service providers that are necessary to operate our messaging program, provide customer support, process communications, or provide requested services.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business and tax records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, preventing fraud, and enforcing agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, and applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, subject to applicable law and legitimate business-record requirements.

7. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or misuse. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

To the extent applicable to PAWS FUR THE CAUSE, California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). Subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions, these rights may include:

  • Right to Know/Access information about personal information collected and how it is used
  • Right to Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions
  • Right to know the categories of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and categories of recipients
  • Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising applicable privacy rights
  • Right to Opt Out of certain sales or sharing of personal information, where applicable
  • Other rights provided under applicable California privacy law PAWS FUR THE CAUSE does not sell personal information. To submit a privacy request, contact: support@pawsfurthecause.com or call: (833) 729-2529 You may also contact us at: (805) 750-7248 We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before completing certain privacy requests.

9. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, animal welfare organizations, grief-support resources, payment providers, and other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are intended for individuals who are legally capable of entering into service agreements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 for the purpose of providing our services. If we learn that we have knowingly collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information, subject to applicable law.

11. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We may use email or other communications to provide information about our services, promotions, community activities, or Paw It Forward initiative where permitted by applicable law and where required consent has been obtained. You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in the message or by contacting us. Marketing SMS communications, when offered, will be subject to applicable consent requirements and our SMS Terms & Conditions.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

13. CONTACT US

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE Email: support@pawsfurthecause.com Phone/Text: (833) 729-2529 (805) 750-7248 Available 24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week

Terms of Service

Terms of Service Last Updated: September 20, 2026

Welcome to PAWS FUR THE CAUSE. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, communications, and related offerings.

By accessing our website or requesting or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. ABOUT PAWS FUR THE CAUSE

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE is a Family-Powered, Founder-Led mobile pet afterlife care and cremation transportation service based in Los Angeles, California.

We proudly serve families throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Conejo Valley of Ventura County.

We specialize exclusively in:

Pet Cremation and Afterlife Care Transport & Support.

We are not a crematorium. We coordinate transportation and cremation services with trusted animal crematoriums.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our services may include pet transportation, cremation coordination, return of cremated remains, memorial products, keepsakes, and related customer support.

2. ELIGIBILITY

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old or otherwise legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.

By requesting our services, you represent that you have the legal authority to enter into these Terms.

3. SERVICE SCOPE

Our services may include transportation and afterlife care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and certain other animals that we are able to safely and appropriately accommodate.

Service availability may depend on:

  • Animal type
  • Size and weight
  • Location
  • Transportation requirements
  • Crematorium policies
  • Applicable laws or regulations
  • Safety considerations

We reserve the right to determine whether a requested service can be safely and appropriately provided.

4. PET TRANSPORTATION AND CREMATION

We may collect your pet from your home, veterinary office, shelter, or another agreed-upon location.

We coordinate transportation with trusted animal crematoriums for cremation services.

Private cremation options may include identification procedures established by the applicable crematorium to support the respectful return of your pet’s cremated remains.

Communal cremation options may also be available. With communal cremation, individual cremated remains are generally not returned to the family and are handled respectfully by the crematorium.

Specific cremation procedures may vary by crematorium.

5. ASH RETURN

We strive to return your pet’s cremated remains within approximately 2 to 4 weeks following cremation.

Expedited rush service may be available upon request for an additional fee.

Actual timing may vary because of crematorium processing times, holidays, transportation conditions, severe weather, emergencies, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

6. MEMORIAL PRODUCTS AND URNS

Qualifying services include a complimentary Memorial Pouch.

Optional memorial products may include:

  • Ink paw prints
  • Clay paw prints
  • Bamboo memorial products
  • Other available keepsakes

We offer a limited selection of memorial urns.

Families are welcome to purchase a memorial urn from an independent creator, retailer, or other vendor if they prefer a particular style, personalization, design, or price point.

7. PAW IT FORWARD

Through our Paw It Forward initiative, a portion of proceeds from qualifying services supports local animal nonprofits, shelters, rescues, and community outreach efforts dedicated to animal care and welfare across Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Participating organizations and the allocation of funds may change from time to time.

8. PAYMENT TERMS

Payment is due at the time of service or as otherwise agreed before services are provided. We may accept payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, Zelle, Apple Pay, cash, or other payment methods we make available.

Payment methods and processing fees may change.

Any applicable fees will be disclosed before payment when reasonably possible.

Pricing may vary based on:

  • Pet size and weight
  • Cremation type
  • Transportation requirements
  • Additional services
  • Memorial products
  • Rush or expedited services
  • Special handling requirements
  • Other applicable costs

We will provide pricing information before service confirmation whenever reasonably possible.

9. PRICING CHANGES

Prices may change due to changes in crematorium fees, transportation costs, operating expenses, taxes, third-party charges, or other business conditions.

If the price of a requested service changes before service confirmation, we will communicate the applicable price before proceeding whenever reasonably possible.

10. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Because transportation and afterlife care services may require immediate coordination and third-party scheduling, cancellation and refund eligibility may depend on when a cancellation is made and whether services have already begun.

Refunds are not guaranteed after transportation or other services have commenced.

Any refund or cancellation request will be evaluated based on the circumstances and applicable law.

11. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Customers are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate information about their pet
  • Providing accurate contact information
  • Providing accurate pickup and delivery information
  • Providing accurate pet weight information when known
  • Being available for scheduled pickup or authorizing an appropriate representative
  • Informing us of relevant circumstances that may affect transportation or service
  • Removing prohibited or non-combustible items when instructed

12. PROHIBITED ITEMS

Customers should not place prohibited items with their pet without first confirming that the item is permitted by the applicable crematorium.

Items such as collars, toys, batteries, electronics, glass, metals, or other non-combustible materials may not be permitted.

Blankets and similar materials may be subject to crematorium policies or additional charges.

If an additional charge is required and we are reasonably able to notify you before proceeding, we will do so.

13. SERVICE DELAYS AND CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE shall not be responsible for delays caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • Wildfires
  • Severe weather
  • Traffic conditions
  • Road closures
  • Government actions
  • Public emergencies
  • Labor disputes
  • Equipment failures
  • Utility outages
  • Crematorium processing delays
  • Transportation delays
  • Other unforeseen circumstances

We will make reasonable efforts to communicate material delays when practical.

14. SMS/TEXT MESSAGING

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE may communicate with customers using:

(833) 729-2529

and

(805) 750-7248

By providing affirmative consent to receive SMS messages, you agree to receive customer-care and service-related text messages from PAWS FUR THE CAUSE.

Messages may include:

  • Appointment confirmations
  • Scheduling updates
  • Pet transportation updates
  • Cremation coordination
  • Ash-return notifications
  • Memorial-product updates
  • Customer support
  • Responses to your inquiries
  • Follow-up communications concerning requested services

Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to opt out.

Reply HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any product or service. SMS Consent

Providing a telephone number alone does not constitute consent to receive recurring marketing or promotional text messages.

Where SMS consent is required, PAWS FUR THE CAUSE will obtain affirmative consent through an appropriate opt-in mechanism or other legally sufficient method.

If you initiate a text conversation with PAWS FUR THE CAUSE, we may respond to your inquiry with information reasonably related to your conversation or requested service.

We will honor valid opt-out requests.

15. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By contacting PAWS FUR THE CAUSE electronically, including through our website, email, online forms, SMS/text message, or by calling or texting our business telephone numbers (833) 729-2529 or (805) 750-7248, you consent to receive electronic communications related to your requested services.

These communications may include appointment confirmations, scheduling updates, transportation coordination, cremation updates, ash-return notifications, customer support, memorial product updates, and responses to your inquiries.

However, contacting us by telephone or providing a telephone number does not by itself constitute consent to receive recurring marketing or promotional SMS messages.

Where required, separate affirmative SMS consent will be obtained.

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to opt out of SMS communications or HELP for assistance.

16. MOBILE INFORMATION AND SMS PRIVACY

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE does not sell mobile telephone numbers or SMS opt-in information. Mobile information, mobile numbers, and SMS consent information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may disclose information to service providers that facilitate our messaging, communications, customer support, payment processing, website operation, or requested services.

17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PAWS FUR THE CAUSE’s liability arising from a claim relating to our services shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the customer for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PAWS FUR THE CAUSE shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive or limit any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be waived or limited under applicable law.

18. THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

We may rely on third-party providers, including trusted animal crematoriums, payment processors, transportation providers, technology providers, communications providers, and other vendors.

We are not responsible for circumstances exclusively within a third party’s control, except to the extent otherwise required by law.

19. WEBSITE CONTENT

All website content belonging to PAWS FUR THE CAUSE, including logos, branding, photographs, written content, graphics, taglines, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to PAWS FUR THE CAUSE unless otherwise indicated.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially use our proprietary content without written permission.

20. REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS

Customers may voluntarily provide reviews, testimonials, photographs, videos, or other feedback.

We may display voluntarily submitted testimonials or reviews on our website or marketing materials in accordance with applicable law.

We will not require a customer to provide a positive review as a condition of receiving services.

21. TERMINATION OR REFUSAL OF SERVICE

We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue services when reasonably necessary, including circumstances involving:

  • Nonpayment
  • Safety concerns
  • False or materially inaccurate information
  • Abusive, threatening, or harassing conduct
  • Inability to safely transport the animal
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Circumstances outside our reasonable ability to provide the requested service

Nothing in this section limits rights provided by applicable law.

22. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where federal law or mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.

23. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Before filing a formal legal claim, the parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally by contacting PAWS FUR THE CAUSE.

Nothing in this provision prevents a consumer from exercising rights that cannot legally be waived.

24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, SMS Terms & Conditions, and any other policies expressly incorporated into these Terms, constitute the agreement governing your use of our website and services, except where a separate written service agreement applies.

25. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

26. WAIVER

A failure by PAWS FUR THE CAUSE to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

27. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, business practices, or legal requirements.

The updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

28. CONTACT US

PAWS FUR THE CAUSE Email: support@pawsfurthecause.com

Phone/Text:

(833) 729-2529

(805) 750-7248

Available 24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week