Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PawPulse ("we", "us", "our") is an AI-powered pet nutrition tracking application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our service.

By using PawPulse, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

• Google OAuth profile: Name, email address, and profile photo (provided by Google Sign-In)
• Language preference: Your selected UI language (English, Russian, or Czech)

2.2 Pet Profile Data

• Pet name, type (dog/cat), breed, weight, age, activity level
• Pet profile photo (stored locally on your device)

2.3 Scan Data

• Meal scans: Photos of pet food, AI-generated nutritional analysis, calorie estimates
• Stool scans: Photos of pet stool, Bristol Scale scores, health assessments
• Leftover scans: Photos of leftover food, appetite tracking data
• User corrections: Feedback you provide to improve AI accuracy

All scan images and results are stored locally on your device using IndexedDB. Images are not uploaded to our servers.

2.4 Health Data

• Health alerts and trend data generated from your scans
• Mood indicators and daily calorie tracking

3. How We Use Your Data

• Authentication: Google OAuth to verify your identity
• AI Analysis: Scan images are sent to Google Gemini AI for nutritional analysis. Images are processed in real-time and are not stored by the AI service beyond the analysis session
• Personalization: Breed-specific insights based on your pet's profile
• Health Tracking: Generating trends, alerts, and mood indicators from your scan history

4. Data Storage & Security

• Local-first: Pet profiles, scan history, and health data are stored locally on your device (IndexedDB)
• Firebase Auth: Authentication tokens are managed securely by Google Firebase
• API Proxy: AI requests are routed through a Vercel serverless proxy — your device never directly accesses API keys
• No third-party analytics: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party tracking

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Google Firebase: Authentication only (OAuth tokens)
• Google Gemini AI: Scan images for real-time analysis (not stored)
• Legal requirements: If required by law or legal process

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (including the Czech Republic), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data via your profile settings
• Erasure: Delete your account and all associated data ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format (planned feature)
• Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes

To exercise your rights, use the "Delete Account" feature in app Settings, or contact us at the email below.

7. Data Retention

Your data is stored locally on your device for as long as you use the app. When you delete your account:

• All local data (IndexedDB) is cleared from your device
• Your Firebase authentication record is deleted
• This action is irreversible

8. Children's Privacy

PawPulse is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of PawPulse after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights:

Email: privacy@pawpulse.app