# Privacy Policy for Cal Dogs AI - Dog Diets

Last Updated: 30 December 2024

## Introduction

Welcome to Cal Dogs AI - Dog Diets ("we," "our," or "us"), developed by AppSonics Studio. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

## Information We Collect

### Personal Information

- Dog information (breed, age, weight, health conditions)

- Dietary preferences and nutritional requirements

- User account information (if using Google Sign-In)

- User preferences and app settings

### Technical Information

- Device information and operating system

- App usage statistics and performance data

- Camera data (for barcode scanning of dog food products)

- Location data (if permission granted)

- Error logs and crash reports

## How We Use Your Information

- To provide personalized dog nutrition tracking and recommendations

- To scan and identify dog food products via barcode scanning

- To generate nutrition charts and insights using AI technology

- To send nutrition reminders and notifications

- To improve our app functionality and user experience

- To provide customer support and technical assistance

## Data Storage and Security

- All data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption

- We use Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, Storage) for secure cloud storage

- Local data is stored using shared preferences

- We implement proper security measures to protect your information

## Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

- **Firebase Services** (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud storage

- **Google Sign-In**: For user authentication

- **Mobile Scanner**: For barcode scanning functionality

- **Flutter Local Notifications**: For nutrition reminders

- **AI Services**: For generating nutrition insights and recommendations

## Permissions We Request

- **Camera**: To scan barcodes on dog food products

- **Storage**: To save nutrition data and charts locally

- **Notifications**: To send feeding reminders and nutrition alerts

- **Internet**: To sync data and access AI-powered features

## Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:

- When required by law or legal process

- With your explicit consent

- For app functionality (anonymous, aggregated data only)

- With Firebase/Google services as outlined in their privacy policies

## Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access your stored data

- Delete your account and associated data

- Update your dog's information

- Opt-out of notifications

- Request data portability

## Data Retention

- Account data is retained while your account is active

- You can delete your account and data at any time through the app

- Anonymized usage data may be retained for app improvement purposes

## Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

## International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers (Google/Firebase) operate.

## Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes through the app or email.

## Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:

- **Email**: dworarena@gmail.com

- **Developer**: AppSonics Studio

- **App**: Cal Dogs AI - Dog Diets

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**Developer**: AppSonics Studio  

**App Name**: Cal Dogs AI - Dog Diets  

**Version**: 1.0.0  

**Contact**: dworarena@gmail.com  

**Last Updated**: December 30, 2024