Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2, 2025
Introduction
PawsAndWeather ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application PawsAndWeather (the "App").
PawsAndWeather is a Personalized Dog Weather Safety Assistant that provides real-time, breed-specific weather safety recommendations for dog owners by combining dog profile management with scientific weather analysis.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Dog Profile Data: Breed, age, weight, health conditions, and physical characteristics of your pets
- User Preferences: Temperature unit preferences, notification settings, and app configuration choices
- Location Information: GPS coordinates to provide localized weather data and safety recommendations (only when location services are enabled)
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features used, session duration, crash reports, and performance metrics
- Weather Data Requests: Timestamps and frequency of weather data requests for service optimization
Third-Party Data
- Weather Information: Real-time weather data from platform-specific APIs (WeatherKit for iOS, National Weather Service for Android)
- Crash Analytics: Anonymous crash reports and performance data through integrated crash reporting services
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide Core Services: Generate personalized weather safety recommendations based on your dog's specific characteristics
- Weather Integration: Fetch and display real-time weather data relevant to your location
- Safety Calculations: Apply scientific algorithms to assess weather-related risks for your specific dog breeds
- App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance app functionality and user experience
- Notifications: Send weather alerts and safety recommendations when enabled
- Technical Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues
Data Storage and Security
Local Data Storage
- Dog profiles and user preferences are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage
- No personal information is transmitted to external servers except for weather data requests
- You maintain full control over your data and can delete profiles at any time
Security Measures
- All data transmission uses encryption protocols
- Local data is protected by your device's security features
- We implement industry-standard security practices to protect against unauthorized access
- Regular security audits are performed on our systems
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all personal information stored in the app
- Modify: Edit or update your dog profiles and preferences at any time
- Delete: Remove individual dog profiles or all app data
- Export: Export your dog profile data from the app
- Opt-out: Disable location services, notifications, or analytics collection
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@pawsandweather.app
For technical support or data-related requests:
Support Email: support@pawsandweather.app
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy within the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending a notification through the app for significant changes
Your continued use of the app after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
By using PawsAndWeather, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.