Privacy Policy for DogPlanet
Last updated: April 22, 2026
DogPlanet ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application.
Email Address: When you contact us through the app, you provide your email address for us to respond to your message
Photos: Dog photos you upload when reporting stray or lost dogs
Location Data: GPS coordinates when you report a sighting or lost dog (to help locate dogs)
Text Information: Descriptions and details about dogs you report
Solana Wallet Address: If you choose to link a Solana wallet to receive DOGP token rewards, your public wallet address is stored. We never collect or store private keys or seed phrases.
Device Information: Anonymous device identifiers for authentication
Usage Data: App interaction data collected through Firebase Analytics
We use the collected information to:
Enable users to report and search for stray and lost dogs
Match found dogs with lost dog reports using AI
Display dog sightings on maps to help reunite dogs with owners
Respond to your contact messages
Improve app functionality and user experience
Prevent abuse and ensure community safety
Calculate and distribute DOGP token rewards for stray dog sightings
Transfer DOGP tokens to your linked Solana wallet address upon request
DogPlanet includes an optional token rewards program using the DOGP token on the Solana blockchain.
Participation is voluntary: You are not required to link a wallet or participate in the rewards program to use the app
Wallet address: Your Solana public wallet address is stored on Firebase servers solely for the purpose of sending DOGP token rewards
On-chain transactions: When DOGP tokens are transferred to your wallet, the transaction is recorded permanently on the Solana public blockchain. This is publicly visible and cannot be deleted
No financial advice: DOGP tokens are utility tokens used within the DogPlanet ecosystem. Nothing in this app constitutes financial or investment advice
Risk disclosure: Cryptocurrency tokens carry financial risk. Token values can fluctuate significantly. Participation in the rewards program is at your own risk
Daily jackpot: Users who post stray dog sightings are entered into a daily draw. Winners receive DOGP tokens credited to their in-app pending balance, which they can transfer to their Solana wallet
Solana network: Token transfers interact with the Solana blockchain network. We are not responsible for Solana network fees, outages, or delays
All data is stored securely on Google Firebase servers in the Europe-West1 region
Photos are stored in Firebase Storage with access controls
User data is protected by Firebase Security Rules
Solana wallet addresses are stored with the same security standards as other user data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
We never store private keys, seed phrases, or any sensitive wallet credentials
We do NOT:
Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your data for advertising purposes
Use your photos for any purpose other than the app's core functionality
We may share information only when:
Required by law or legal process
Necessary to protect our rights or the safety of users
A DOGP token transfer is executed — your public wallet address is submitted to the Solana blockchain network (this is inherent to how blockchain transactions work)
You have the right to:
Access your data
Request deletion of your data (note: on-chain blockchain transactions cannot be deleted as they are permanently recorded on the public Solana ledger)
Unlink your Solana wallet address from your account at any time through the app
Contact us with privacy concerns
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
Our app uses the following third-party services:
Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, storage, and analytics
Google Maps: Displaying dog locations on maps
TensorFlow: AI-powered dog matching (processing happens on your device)
Solana Blockchain: Decentralized public blockchain network used for DOGP token transfers
These services have their own privacy policies:
Firebase/Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Solana: https://solana.com/privacy-policy
Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
We use Firebase Anonymous Authentication, which creates a unique identifier for your device without collecting personal information. This allows the app to function while protecting your privacy.
Dog sighting reports are automatically deleted after 90 days
Lost dog reports are deleted when marked as found
Photos are deleted when associated reports are removed
Contact messages are retained until addressed and then deleted
Solana wallet addresses are retained as long as your account is active and deleted upon account deletion request
DOGP token balance records are retained as long as your account is active
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through app updates. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: cristian.fodor@outlook.com
Through the app: Use the Contact button in the app to send us a message
This privacy policy was created to comply with:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Google Play Store requirements
Industry best practices for mobile app privacy
The key additions are:
Solana wallet address in the data collection section
DOGP Token and Blockchain — a new dedicated section with risk disclosure, jackpot explanation, and on-chain permanence notice
Solana added to Third-Party Services
Private key disclaimer in Data Storage
Wallet address handling in Data Sharing and Data Retention
Updated date to April 22, 2026