Privacy Policy

PetLife (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, where it is processed, and your rights when using the PetLife mobile application (“App”).

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address (only if the user creates an account)
• User ID generated by the application

Pet Information

• Pet name
• Pet type
• Pet age
• Notes or related details entered by the user

Photos

• Images uploaded by users for AI-based features (such as photo transformation or analysis)

Usage Data

• App usage statistics
• Feature interaction data
• Crash reports
• Device information (device type, operating system version, anonymous identifiers)

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as government identification numbers, precise location data, financial information, or biometric data.

How We Use Information

• Provide and improve PetLife features
• Enable pet tracking functionality
• Deliver AI-powered features requested by the user
• Maintain app performance and security
• Respond to user support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

AI Processing and External APIs

Some features of PetLife use artificial intelligence services.

• User-submitted text or photos may be securely transmitted to third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI API) for processing.
• Only the minimum necessary data is transmitted.
• All transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS.
• AI-processed content is used solely to generate the requested output.
• We do not sell or use AI-processed data for advertising purposes.

Photo Processing

• Photos are processed only to deliver the requested AI feature.
• Images may be temporarily transmitted to AI providers for processing.
• Photos are not sold, shared publicly, or used for marketing.
• Photos are not permanently stored unless explicitly saved by the user within the App.

Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase (Google LLC) for authentication, secure cloud storage, analytics, and crash reporting.

Firebase may collect anonymized technical data such as device identifiers and usage metrics. All data is stored using industry-standard security measures designed to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Service Providers

• Firebase (Google LLC)
• OpenAI API (for AI-based features)
• Cloud hosting providers

These providers process data only on our behalf and solely for operating the App.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. User data may be shared only with trusted service providers strictly for operating and improving the App and only as permitted by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the App’s services or comply with legal obligations.

If a user deletes their account, associated personal data will be removed within a reasonable timeframe unless legally required to retain it.

User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the email below.

Children’s Privacy

PetLife is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective when published within the App or on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or data-related requests, contact us at:

Email: petlifeforapple@gmail.com