Summary
Barks and Meows collects your name and email to provide the app's functionality, uses Firebase Analytics for anonymous usage insights, and accesses your camera/gallery only when you choose to. We never sell your data.
📋 Introduction
Barks and Meows ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Barks and Meows mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the app, you agree to the practices described here.
📥 Information We Collect
Personal Data
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name
This data is used to identify you within the app and provide core functionality.
Camera & Photos
The app may access your camera or photo gallery to let you upload or edit pet pictures. We only request this access when you actively choose to use these features. Images are used solely for the intended purpose and are not shared without your consent.
Anonymous Usage Data
We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data including app interactions and feature usage. This data contains no personally identifiable information and is used solely to improve the app experience.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
- App functionality: Your name and email are used to identify your account and personalise your experience
- Communication: We may use your email to send important updates such as security notices or feature announcements
- Media features: Camera and gallery access enables photo upload and editing features
- App improvement: Anonymous analytics data helps us understand how the app is used and where we can improve
🤝 Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. Anonymous analytics data processed by Firebase is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
🔒 Data Security
We use commercially reasonable means to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
⚖️ Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data usage at any time
To delete your account and all associated data, visit our account deletion page.
🔄 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
✉️ Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Email us at dinesht.workspace@gmail.com