PeekaPaw ("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.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Photos of yourself that you upload
- Photos of your pets that you upload
- Account registration information (email address, username)
- Profile information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you use PeekaPaw, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (model, operating system version)
- App usage data and analytics
- Crash reports and performance data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and display your uploaded photos within the app
- Communicate with you about the app
- Monitor and analyze trends and usage
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Photo Storage and Processing
Photos you upload are stored securely on our servers. We do not sell your photos to third parties. We do not use your photos for advertising purposes or share them with third parties without your explicit consent.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information and photos for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of promotional communications
6. Children's Privacy
PeekaPaw is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children aged 4 and above. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and protecting the privacy of children.
Parental Consent
For users under the age of 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information. Parents or legal guardians must create and manage accounts for children under 13.
Information Collection from Children
For children under 13, we only collect information necessary to provide the app's core functionality:
- Photos uploaded by the parent/guardian or child
- Basic account information managed by parents
- Technical information necessary for app operation
We do not require children to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to use the app.
Parental Rights
Parents have the right to:
- Review their child's personal information
- Request deletion of their child's personal information
- Refuse further collection or use of their child's information
- Revoke consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@peekapaw.space
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics and crash reporting. These services may collect information sent by your device. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
10. 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 "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@peekapaw.space
PeekaPaw Privacy Team
12. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.