Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SnapDog ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile photo when you create an account.
• Dog Profile Information: Your dog's name, breed, age, and photos that you choose to share.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your location to show you on the map and help you find nearby dog parks, friends, and services.
• User Content: Photos, posts, and comments you share on the app.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app to improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the SnapDog service
• Show your location to friends on the map (with your permission)
• Connect you with other dog owners in your area
• Display nearby dog parks, pubs, and pet services
• Process payments for premium features (dog field listings, shop subscriptions)
• Send you notifications about friend requests, messages, and app updates
• Improve and personalize your experience

4. Location Privacy

Your location is only shared when you have the app open and have granted permission. You can control who sees your location in Settings - choose to share with everyone, friends only, or turn off location sharing entirely. Your location is never sold to third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Other Users: Your public profile and posts are visible to other SnapDog users.
• Service Providers: We use trusted services like Stripe (payments) and MongoDB (data storage).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for location sharing at any time
• Export your data

8. Children's Privacy

SnapDog is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: leeraw1993@gmail.com
App: Use the Support feature in Settings