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Privacy Policy Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Last Updated: April 16, 2025

1.Introduction

Welcome to PUPSHAVEN (“we,” “our,” or “us”).pupshaven is operated by Pupshaven and is available at https://pupshaven.com/

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the pupshaven mobile application on iOS and Android (the “App”). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.

Our website address is: https://pupshaven.com/

2.Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services.

2.1 Account & Identity Information

When you register or sign in, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely — we never store it in plain text)
  • Profile photo (optional, if uploaded via Google or Apple account)

2.2 Social Authentication Data

If you choose to sign in using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we collect:

  • Your name and email address from the selected provider
  • A provider-issued unique identifier (e.g., Google ID or Apple User Identifier)
  • Profile photo URL (Google only)

Note: We do not receive your social media passwords. Authentication is handled entirely by Google or Apple.

2.3 Puppy & Pet Health Data

To provide the core features of the App, we collect information about your puppy:

  • Puppy name, breed, date of birth, and gender
  • Puppy photo (uploaded by you)
  • Vaccination and deworming records (history, schedules, dates, marked status)
  • Weight logs (weight value and date)
  • Daily activity logs (walks, playtime, exercise duration)
  • Food and water intake logs
  • Onboarding and passport data (health passport details)

2.4 Device & Technical Data

To enable push notifications and improve app functionality, we collect:

  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token — used solely to send you push notifications
  • Device platform (iOS or Android) — used to route notifications correctly
  • Device information (operating system version, device type) — collected automatically by Firebase

2.5 Usage & Analytics Data

We may collect anonymised information about how you interact with the App, including:

  • Features accessed and screens visited
  • Approximate session duration
  • Error logs and crash reports

This data is used solely to improve the App and is not linked to your identity.

2.6 Communications

If you contact us via email or through the App, we may retain:

  • Your email address
  • The content of your message

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Purpose Data Used
Creating and managing your account Name, email, password, social auth data
Providing puppy health tracking features Puppy data, health records, activity logs
Sending push notifications (reminders, updates) FCM token, device platform
Personalising your experience Puppy profile, onboarding data
Displaying vet offers and promotions Account data (for eligibility only)
Improving the App and fixing bugs Anonymised usage data, crash logs
Responding to support requests Name, email, message content
Complying with legal obligations Any data as required by law

We do not use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or use it for profiling purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Firebase (Google) Push notifications (FCM), crash reporting firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Supabase Back-end database, authentication, file storage supabase.com/privacy
Google Sign-In Optional social authentication policies.google.com/privacy
Apple Sign-In Optional social authentication (iOS) apple.com/legal/privacy
YouTube In-app video tutorials policies.google.com/privacy

We carefully select third-party providers and require them to process your data only as directed by us and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Your data is stored on secure servers managed by Supabase and Google Firebase, which employ industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and encryption at rest.
  • Authentication tokens (JWT) are stored securely using Flutter Secure Storage, which uses iOS Keychain and Android Keystore — encrypted, hardware-backed storage provided by your device’s operating system.
  • We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  • No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.

Data Type Retention Period
Account data (name, email) Until account is deleted
Puppy health records Until account is deleted
Push notification tokens Until logout or app uninstall
Anonymised analytics Up to 24 months
Support communications Up to 12 months after resolution

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 Access & Correction

You can view and update your account information and puppy details directly within the App at any time.

7.2 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time from within the App. This will permanently and irreversibly delete your personal data and all associated puppy records from our systems. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

7.3 Push Notifications

You can enable or disable push notifications at any time through your device’s system settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Notifications → pupshaven
  • Android: Settings → Apps → pupshaven → Notifications

7.4 Social Sign-In Revocation

If you signed in with Google or Apple, you can revoke the App’s access through your Google or Apple account settings at any time. Note: revoking access does not automatically delete your pupshaven account.

7.5 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access — Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure — Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction — Request that we restrict processing of your data.
  • Data Portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Object — Object to our processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pupshaven.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The pupshaven App is intended for use by individuals aged 13 years and older (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@pupshaven.com. We will take prompt steps to delete such information.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The pupshaven App does not use cookies or cross-app advertising trackers. We do not track you across third-party apps or websites for advertising purposes.

Technical identifiers (such as device tokens for push notifications) are used solely to deliver the requested service functionality.


10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside, including the United States (where Google Firebase and Supabase infrastructure may be located). These transfers are made with appropriate safeguards in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable laws.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Post the updated policy at pupshaven.com/privacy-policy
  • Notify you via push notification or in-app message where required by law

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

PupsHaven
📧 Email: privacy@pupshaven.com
📍 Location: United Arab Emirates