Privacy Policy

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

We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Dog Profile Data: Name, breed, age, and photos of your dog(s)
• Training Data: Training sessions, progress, achievements, and session notes
• Account Preferences: Notification settings and app preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, and session duration
• Crash Reports: Technical information to help us fix bugs

1.3 Third-Party Services

• RevenueCat: Processes subscription payments. We do not store your payment card details.
• Google AdMob: Displays advertisements to free users. May collect advertising identifiers.
• Apple iCloud: Syncs your data across devices if enabled.
• Google Gemini API: Processes dog photos for avatar styling (photos are sent to Google's servers).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the dog training features
• Track your training progress and achievements
• Send training reminders and streak notifications (if enabled)
• Process subscription payments
• Display relevant advertisements (free users only)
• Analyse app performance and fix technical issues
• Respond to your support requests

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Contract: To provide the app services you requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our app and prevent fraud
• Consent: For optional features like notifications and photo processing

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your training data is stored locally on your device
• If iCloud sync is enabled, data is stored in your personal iCloud account
• We use industry-standard encryption to protect data in transit
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties

5. Data Retention

• Your data remains on your device until you delete the app
• Subscription records are retained as required by tax law (typically 7 years)
• You can delete your data at any time through the app settings

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Object: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

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

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Advertising

Free users see advertisements provided by Google AdMob. You can:

• Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience
• Adjust ad personalisation in your device settings
• Opt out of personalised ads via your device's privacy settings

9. International Transfers

Some of our service providers (Google, Apple, RevenueCat) may process data outside the UK. These transfers are protected by:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO
• Adequacy decisions where applicable

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email.

11. Contact Us