doaiIfy – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 25, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how **dogAIfy** (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of users (“User(s)” or “you”) who download, access, or use the dogAIfy mobile application (the “App” or “Application”). By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our App.
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1. Who We Are
- **Name:** dogAIfy
- **Address:** 35400 Saint-Malo, France
- **Contact Email:** [hello@dogaify.com](mailto:hello@dogaify.com)
Although our headquarters are in France, this Privacy Policy is intended for users in the United States. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at the email above.
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2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all features and services offered in the dogAIfy App, whether free or paid, and covers:
– Information we collect when you register or use the App.
– Information you provide to us through email or other communication channels.
– Information collected automatically when you interact with the App (e.g., usage analytics).
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3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
– **Account Information:** Email address, password, and any other details you voluntarily provide (e.g., dog profiles, notes).
– **Social Media Login:** If you sign in via Facebook or another platform, we may collect certain data such as your email address or basic profile information, subject to your permissions on that platform.
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
– **Usage Data:** Pages/features visited, frequency and duration of usage, device logs, and interactions within the App.
– **Cookies and Similar Technologies:** We or our service providers may use cookies, mobile ad identifiers (e.g., Google Advertiser ID, IDFA), or similar tracking tools to enhance user experience, perform analytics, or provide personalized content/advertising.
– **Technical Data:** Device type/model, operating system version, IP address, unique device identifiers.
3.3 Third-Party Services
We rely on third-party services such as **Firebase** (Realtime Database, Cloud Storage, Authentication) and **Google Analytics for Firebase** for data hosting, user authentication, and usage analytics. These providers may collect additional technical or usage data to perform their services.
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4. How We Use Your Information
1. **Providing and Improving Our Services**
– Enabling logins, access to courses (text/video), health reminders, and other features.
– Storing your data (e.g., dog profiles) on Firebase for reliable and secure hosting.
2. **Handling Payments**
– Subscriptions and in-app purchases are processed through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and/or RevenueCat. We do not store your credit card information.
3. **Analytics**
– Understanding app performance and user behavior via Google Analytics for Firebase.
– Tracking interactions to improve user experience and fix technical issues.
4. **Communication**
– Responding to your questions or feedback.
– Sending administrative, technical, or security notices.
5. **Legal Compliance and Security**
– Complying with applicable laws or responding to lawful requests.
– Detecting and preventing fraud, security breaches, or other harmful activities.
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5. Children’s Privacy and Minor Users
5.1 Recommended Minimum Age
– We recommend that users be at least **13 years old** to use the App independently.
– The App itself contains no inappropriate (violent or sexual) content.
5.2 Subscription for Minors
– Paid subscriptions are available within the App. If you are under 18, you must obtain parental or guardian consent before subscribing.
– We do not implement an explicit age verification system. Payment providers (Apple, Google) may offer parental controls if a family account is set up.
5.3 Under 13 (COPPA)
– In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (**COPPA**), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
– If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Parents can contact [hello@dogaify.com](mailto:hello@dogaify.com) if they believe their child has provided such information.
5.4 Accidental Subscription by a Minor
– A parent or guardian may request cancellation or a refund by contacting us, subject to Apple or Google store policies, if a minor subscribes without permission.
5.5 Global Availability
– Our App is accessible worldwide, and local laws may vary. Users and their guardians should comply with applicable laws regarding minors’ online usage and consent.
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6. Legal Bases / Compliance (U.S. Perspective)
While we are based in France, we aim to comply with general U.S. privacy standards, including:
– **COPPA:** For users under 13.
– **State Privacy Laws:** Such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (**CCPA**) for California residents.
– **Contractual Necessity:** Providing access to in-app features or subscription content.
– **Legitimate Business Interests:** Improving security, analyzing performance, and enhancing user experience.
**California Residents (CCPA Notice)**
– We do not sell your personal information.
– You may have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, or opt out of the sale of your information.
– If you wish to exercise any CCPA rights, please contact [hello@dogaify.com](mailto:hello@dogaify.com) with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies, device IDs, and similar technologies to:
– Provide core functionality (e.g., remembering your login).
– Perform analytics (understand usage patterns to improve our services).
– Offer personalized ads or content (if applicable).
You can often manage tracking preferences or limit ad tracking through your device’s privacy settings, although some features may not function properly if you disable these tools.
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8. Data Retention
– We keep your personal information as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.
– Account data (e.g., email, password) is retained until you delete your account.
– Aggregated or anonymized usage data may be kept longer for analytics.
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9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
1. **Access:** Request details on the personal data we hold about you.
2. **Delete:** Ask us to delete certain personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
3. **Opt Out of Marketing:** Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [hello@dogaify.com](mailto:hello@dogaify.com). We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
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10. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
– **Service Providers:** Hosting (Firebase), analytics (Google Analytics for Firebase), payment intermediaries (App Store, Google Play, RevenueCat).
– **Legal or Government Requests:** Complying with law or public authority requests.
– **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for direct marketing.
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11. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no security system is entirely foolproof.
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12. International Users
Although we are headquartered in France, this version of our Privacy Policy is intended for users in the United States. By using our App, you consent to any transfer and processing of your personal data in countries where we or our service providers operate.
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13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make substantial changes, we will notify you via a prominent notice in the App or by email, if available. Please review this Policy periodically for the latest information.
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14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any rights, please contact us:
**dogAIfy**
35400 Saint-Malo, France
Email: [hello@dogaify.com](mailto:hello@dogaify.com)