Privacy Policy for PetPeek

Effective Date: 2024-10-03

Introduction

Welcome to PetPeek! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:
Google and Apple Login: When you log in using Google or Apple, we collect your basic profile information such as your name and email address. This information is used solely for authentication and account management purposes.

In-App Purchases:
We use a trusted third-party managed service, RevenueCat, to handle in-app purchases. RevenueCat manages and processes your purchase transactions. We do not store or have access to your payment information.

Photos and Media:
Camera Access: The App requires permission to access your camera to take photos of your pet.
Gallery Access: The App requires permission to access your gallery to upload pet photos. These photos are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to our servers unless you explicitly share them with us on Instagram for promotional purposes.

Use of Information

Personal Information:
Used for authentication and to manage your account.

In-App Purchases:
Handled by RevenueCat to manage and process transactions securely.

Photos and Media:
Used to provide the primary functionality of the App—captioning your pet's photos using AI. Photos are stored locally and are not shared or used for any other purposes.

API Processing:
Photos uploaded to the App are sent to our API to generate AI-generated captions. These photos are not stored on our servers and are deleted immediately after processing.

Data Security

Secure Storage:
Your data is stored securely on your device.

No Sharing with Third Parties:
We do not share your personal information, photos, or any other data with other third parties.

No AI Training:
Your data is not used to train our AI models or for any other purposes beyond the immediate functionality of the App.

Permissions

Camera:
Required to take photos of your pet.

Gallery:
Required to upload photos of your pet.

Sharing Photos on Instagram

If you choose to share your photos with us on Instagram, you provide explicit consent for us to use those photos for promotional purposes. We do not share or use any other data without your permission.

User-Submitted Content for "Peek of the Day"

When users submit a photo and AI-generated caption for the "Peek of the Day" feature, this content will be visible to the PetPeek team for review for up to 5 days. During this period, the PetPeek team may access and assess the submissions. If selected, the content will be displayed on the app’s homepage for 24 hours, visible to all users. By submitting content, users consent to this process, including potential public display if chosen as "Peek of the Day."

Photo Analysis for "Peek a Little Closer"

For the "Peek a Little Closer" feature, users submit pet images to allow our AI to analyze the pet's emotional state. The analysis includes factors such as facial expressions, posture, and body language. The AI may also consider breed-specific traits if users provide breed information. While we strive for accuracy, users should be aware that this process is based on a single image and may not always be correct. Submitted images are processed and analyzed for immediate feedback and are not retained beyond the scope of analysis unless explicitly shared with the PetPeek team for features like "Peek of the Day."

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App, and your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

By using PetPeek, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure user experience.