An NFC tag can make a pet profile easy to open with a compatible phone, but it should complement a collar tag and legal microchip registration rather than replace them.
What the chip stores
The safest design stores a random PawPal web address, not a phone number, home address or medical record directly on the chip.
What a finder sees
Owners choose a short public profile, lost status and a safe contact instruction. Sensitive details remain behind the PawPal account.
Updating the identity
The physical tag can keep the same URL while the owner edits the linked profile, disables the tag or marks the pet as lost.
NFC is not GPS
A passive NFC chip has no battery and does not broadcast location. It works only when a compatible phone is held close to the tag.
Common questions
Does NFC replace a microchip?
No. In NSW, owners should maintain required registration and microchip records.
Can someone edit the pet profile by scanning?
No. Editing requires the authenticated PawPal owner account.