We Take Your Privacy Seriously
At PetBuddy, we believe your pet's information is personal and should remain that way. Unlike other pet apps, we've built our entire platform around privacy-first principles.
100% Local Storage
All your pet's data stays on your device. No cloud uploads, ever.
No Account Required
Use PetBuddy without creating an account or sharing personal information.
No Data Collection
We don't collect, store, or sell any of your pet's information.
Privacy Policy Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how PetBuddy ("we," "our," or "us") handles information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your information is managed.
Our Core Privacy Commitment
PetBuddy is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. All your pet's information is stored locally on your device, not on our servers. We believe your pet's data belongs to you and should remain under your complete control.
Last Updated: April 28, 2025
Information We Collect
PetBuddy is primarily a local storage application. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what information is involved:
Data Stored Locally on Your Device Only:
- Pet Information: Names, breeds, ages, weights, and other characteristics
- Health Records: Vaccination history, medications, vet visits, and medical notes
- Care Activities: Feeding schedules, walks, grooming appointments, and daily logs
- Journal Entries: Photos, videos, notes, and special memories
- Growth Data: Weight tracking, height measurements, and development milestones
- Reminders: Custom schedules for medications, appointments, and care tasks
Minimal App Usage Data We May Collect:
To improve app stability and user experience, we collect limited anonymous data:
- Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data to help us fix bugs
- Device Information: Basic info like device model and OS version
- Feature Usage: Anonymous statistics on which features are used most
Minimal App Usage Data We May Collect:
To improve app stability and user experience, we collect limited anonymous data:
- Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data to help us fix bugs
- Device Information: Basic info like device model and OS version
- Feature Usage: Anonymous statistics on which features are used most
What We'll Never Collect
- Your name or personal contact information
- Your location data or GPS coordinates
- Your pet's photos or videos
- Your pet's health records or personal notes
How We Use Information
The limited anonymous data we collect is used solely to improve your PetBuddy experience:
- App Improvement: Fix bugs, enhance performance, and develop new features
- Technical Support: Resolve app crashes and technical issues
- Feature Prioritization: Understand which features are most valuable to users
We Will Never Use Your Information To:
- Sell or rent data to third parties
- Create user profiles for advertising
- Track your behavior outside the app
- Share data with marketing companies
Third-Party Services
PetBuddy uses minimal third-party services to provide and improve our app:
Google AdMob
We display advertisements through Google AdMob to keep PetBuddy free for all users. AdMob may collect:
- Device identifiers for ad personalization
- General location data (city level)
- Basic device information
You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings or Google's Ad Settings. Learn more about Google's Privacy Policy.
Analytics & Crash Reporting
We use anonymous crash reporting to identify and fix technical issues. This data:
- Contains no personally identifiable information
- Helps us improve app stability
- Is automatically anonymized
How Your Data Stays Private
Unlike other pet apps, your data never leaves your device
Data Security
We take comprehensive measures to protect your information:
- Local Storage Security: Your data is protected by your device's built-in security features
- Minimal Data Transmission: Only anonymous crash reports are transmitted, using encryption
- Regular Security Updates: We continuously update our app to address security vulnerabilities
- No Cloud Vulnerabilities: Since your data never leaves your device, it's not exposed to cloud security risks
Your Data, Your Control
Because all your pet's data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control. You can:
- Access your data anytime, even offline
- Delete your data instantly by uninstalling the app
- Backup your data using your device's backup features
- Keep your data completely private from us and everyone else
Your Rights & Choices
You have complete control over your information:
Data Access & Control
- Direct Access: View and edit all your data directly in the app
- Data Portability: Export your journal entries and photos anytime
- Complete Deletion: Remove all data by uninstalling the app
Privacy Settings
- Ad Preferences: Opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
- Analytics: Disable anonymous usage statistics in app settings
- Crash Reports: Choose whether to send crash reports
Children's Privacy
PetBuddy is designed for users 13+ years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our app or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we'll notify you through the app
- You can always access the latest version in the app
Continued use of PetBuddy after changes means you accept the updated policy.
International Users
PetBuddy is available worldwide. Since your data stays on your device, it remains in your country. The minimal anonymous data we collect may be processed in the United States where our service providers are located.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 28, 2025
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