Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 11, 2024
Overview
Chonky ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information
when you use our pet health tracking application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Pet Profile Data: Pet name, breed, age, weight, allergies, medical conditions, and photos
- Health Data: Food entries, activity logs, weight measurements, and daily check-in notes
- Photo Data: Images of your pet and food items for analysis
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
- Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, and crash reports for improving the app
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide personalized pet health tracking and recommendations
- Analyze food images and provide nutritional information
- Generate health insights and trends based on your pet's data
- Send daily check-in reminders (if you enable notifications)
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Process subscription payments through Apple's App Store
Data Storage
Your data is stored locally on your device using secure iOS storage mechanisms.
Pet photos and health data uploaded for AI analysis are transmitted securely to our
backend service and are not permanently stored on our servers.
Subscription information is managed by Apple through the App Store and is subject to
Apple's privacy policy.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Apple App Store: For subscription management and payments
- AI Services: For image analysis and health recommendations (images are processed and not stored)
- Push Notifications: Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) for daily reminders
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- Local data is protected by iOS security features
- We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data stored in the app through the app interface
- Delete: Remove individual entries or reset all app data through Settings
- Export: Request a copy of your data by contacting us
- Opt-out: Disable notifications or analytics at any time
Children's Privacy
Chonky is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently
collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any
significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights