YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS

Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

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PawScope ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and profile preferences when you create an account.
Photos and Images: Dog photos you upload for breed identification. These are processed by our AI and are not permanently stored unless you save them to your profile.
User Content: Reviews, place contributions, and other content you submit to the community.
Payment Information: Subscription purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. We do not store your credit card information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: App features used, pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.
Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to show nearby dog-friendly places.
Cookies: We use cookies on our website. See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service

Process breed identification requests

Show you relevant dog-friendly places near you

Process subscriptions and payments

Send updates and newsletters (with consent)

Respond to inquiries and provide support

Analyze usage to improve experience

Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Image & Photo Processing

When you upload a dog photo for breed identification:

Images are securely transmitted to our servers
Our AI processes images to identify breed characteristics
Images are not stored permanently unless you choose to save them
We do not use your photos for AI training without explicit consent
You can delete any saved images at any time

4. Location Data

We request location permission to:

Show dog-friendly places near your current location
Calculate distances to places
Enable location-based features like nearby park discovery

Note: Location data is only collected when the app is in use and can be disabled at any time through your device settings. We do not track your location in the background.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest

Regular security audits and monitoring

Access controls and authentication

Secure cloud infrastructure

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate data

Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Portability

Request your data in a portable format

Objection

Object to processing of your data

Restriction

Request limitation of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pawscope.app.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we'll also notify you via email or in-app notification.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

support@pawscope.app Contact Form