Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Doggo Eats, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Doggo Eats app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our app, including but not limited to:

• Your name and profile information
• Information about your dog(s), including breed, age, weight, and any health conditions
• Photos you take using our app's food scanning feature
• Food and symptom logs you create within the app

2.2 Usage Data

We may also collect information that your device sends whenever you use our app, including:

• Device type and mobile operating system
• App features you use and time spent in the app
• Food items you scan
• Diagnostic data in case of app crashes

3. Analytics and AI Processing

We use industry-standard analytics tools to help us improve our app and services. These tools collect anonymous usage data that helps us understand how users interact with our app.

Additionally, we utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) to process information related to food safety for dogs. When you scan a food item, the following occurs:

• The food item information is temporarily sent to our LLM service providers to analyze its safety for dogs
• No personally identifiable information is attached to these requests
• Results are returned to your device and stored locally
• We follow standard security practices for all data transmission

Our use of these technologies follows industry best practices for privacy and security. We do not use this information to identify individual users or build profiles of user behavior.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our app features
• Process and complete food safety scans
• Send you notifications about potentially dangerous foods for your dog
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor app usage patterns for improving user experience
• Develop new features and functionality

5. Local Storage and Data Privacy

Doggo Eats is designed with your privacy in mind:

• Local Storage: All of your personal information, including your profile, dog information, and food scan history, is stored locally on your device only
• No Server Storage: We do not maintain a central database of user personal information
• Data Transmission: When we process food information through our LLMs, we do so without attaching your personal identifiers
• Device Control: You maintain full control of your data and can delete it at any time through your device settings or by uninstalling the app

This local-first approach means that if you uninstall the app or change devices, your data will not automatically transfer. We recommend using your device's built-in backup features if you wish to preserve your data.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share anonymous, aggregated usage data in the following situations:

• With service providers who help us analyze app usage and performance
• With AI service providers to process food safety information
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of any information we process. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing and updating your personal information (available through app settings)
• Deleting your data (by clearing app data or uninstalling)
• Opting out of certain data collection or processing
• Restricting certain types of processing

Since your personal data is stored locally on your device, most of these rights can be exercised directly through your device settings or app settings without needing to contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us on our Discord Server.