Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 19, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. PawPulse uses cookies and similar technologies (localStorage, IndexedDB) to provide and improve the Service.
2. Cookies & Storage We Use
PawPulse uses a minimal set of cookies and local storage. We do not use third-party advertising or analytics cookies.
| Name / Type | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Auth cookies | Authentication session management (Google OAuth) | Session / 30 days | Essential |
| IndexedDB (pawpulse-db) | Local storage for pet profiles, scan history, health data, settings | Persistent (until account deletion) | Essential |
| localStorage: pawpulse-locale | Your preferred language (en, ru, cs) | Persistent | Functional |
| localStorage: pawpulse-cookies-accepted | Remembers that you accepted this cookie policy | Persistent | Functional |
| localStorage: pawpulse-landing-lang | Landing page language preference | Persistent | Functional |
3. Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Required for the Service to function. Without these, you cannot sign in or use PawPulse. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences (language, cookie consent). These enhance your experience but the Service can work without them (with default settings).
Analytics / Advertising Cookies
We do not use any analytics or advertising cookies. PawPulse does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking services.
4. Third-Party Services
- Google Firebase Authentication: Sets authentication cookies/tokens for sign-in. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy
- Google Gemini AI: Processes scan images for analysis. Does not set cookies on your device
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies: This will prevent sign-in and core functionality
- Delete cookies: You will be signed out and preferences will be reset
- Clear site data: In your browser settings, find PawPulse and clear all stored data
Deleting your account from within the app (Settings → Delete Account) will also clear all local data.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Be informed about what cookies are used (this policy)
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser data
- Request deletion of all your data
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies:
Email: privacy@pawpulse.app