Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

PupPair collects information you provide when creating your account, including your name, email address, date of birth, and pet profile details. We also collect your approximate location to show you nearby pet owners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide proximity-based discovery of other pet owners
• Enable messaging and event features
• Ensure safety through content moderation
• Improve our services through anonymized analytics

3. Location Data

Your exact GPS coordinates are never shared with other users. We apply a random offset of 50-150 meters to stored coordinates and only display distance bands (e.g., "< 500m", "1-2 km") to other users. You can hide your distance entirely in settings.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate PupPair (hosting, payment processing, push notifications) and when required by law.

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained while your account is active. You can request a full export of your data or account deletion at any time through the app settings.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to access, correct, export, and delete your personal data. Contact us at privacy@puppair.app to exercise these rights.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use essential cookies for authentication and optional analytics (PostHog) to understand how the app is used. You can opt out of analytics in your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

PupPair is not intended for users under 18. We verify age at signup and do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at privacy@puppair.app.