Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/4/2025

Introduction

DogIdentifier ("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 DogIdentifier (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Use the App
  • Contact us for support
  • Provide feedback or suggestions

Photos and Images

When you use our dog breed identification feature, you may upload photos of dogs. These images are processed by our artificial intelligence algorithms to identify dog breeds. Photos are temporarily stored for processing purposes only and are automatically deleted from our servers after analysis is complete.

Usage Data

We may collect information about how you access and use the App, including device information, operating system, app version, and usage patterns. This data is collected anonymously and helps us improve the App's performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the dog breed identification service
  • Process and analyze uploaded photos for breed identification
  • Improve the accuracy of our AI algorithms
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer service
  • Monitor usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
  • Safety and Security: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of DogIdentifier, our users, or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Photos uploaded for breed identification are automatically deleted immediately after processing. Usage data may be retained for analytical purposes but is anonymized and aggregated.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.

Your Rights

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

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to restrict processing of your information
  • The right to data portability

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@dog-identifier.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry