How we protect your information at Pet Pursuit.
Pet Pursuit ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Pet Pursuit mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.
By using Pet Pursuit, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password (stored securely via hashing).
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the app, including breeds viewed, trivia scores, badge progress, quiz results, and leaderboard rankings.
Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system, app version, and general location data (country/region level only) for analytics and improving the user experience.
Subscription Information: If you subscribe to a premium plan, payment processing is handled by Apple (App Store), Google (Google Play), or Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details. We receive transaction confirmations and subscription status from these providers.
AI Interaction Data: When you use AI-powered features such as AI Chat or Breed Identification, the text or images you submit are sent to our AI service provider (OpenAI) for processing. We may retain usage logs (timestamps and usage counts) for rate-limiting purposes, but we do not store the content of your AI conversations long-term.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which utilizes encrypted PostgreSQL databases. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), secure authentication tokens, and access controls.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
You have the right to:
If you are located in the European Union or other regions with similar data protection laws, you have additional rights under applicable law, including:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@thepetpursuit.com. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We rely on appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections provided by our service providers, to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data is permanently removed from our systems. Anonymized, aggregated data (such as overall trivia statistics) may be retained for analytics purposes.
Pet Pursuit is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@thepetpursuit.com.
Our Service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: support@thepetpursuit.com
Website: thepetpursuit.com
