PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

PawID ("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 PawID (the "App").

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide

• Pet profile information including pet name, species, breed, and photos

• Owner contact information (name, phone number) for pet identification purposes

• Medical notes and additional pet information you choose to provide

• QR code data generated for your pets

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device model, operating system version)

• App usage data and performance metrics

• Crash reports and error logs

• QR code scan history (stored locally)

1.3 Permissions The App may request access to:

• Camera (to scan QR codes and take pet photos)

• Storage/Photos (to save pet photos and QR codes)

• Notifications (to send reminders and alerts)

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information to:

• Generate QR codes for pet identification and safety

• Enable QR code scanning to help reunite lost pets with owners

• Store and manage your pet profiles locally on your device

• Provide pet identification services

• Analyze app performance and fix technical issues

• Respond to your support requests

3. DATA STORAGE

Your pet profiles, contact information, and QR codes are stored locally on your device using local storage. We do not transmit your pet information or owner contact details to external servers. All data remains on your device unless you choose to share QR codes through the app's sharing features.

4. DATA SHARING

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or pet data to third parties. When you share a QR code through the app's sharing feature, only the QR code content is shared as you direct. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes that cannot identify you or your pets individually.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The App may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Play Services (for app functionality)

• Mobile Scanner libraries (for QR code scanning)

• Image Picker services (for photo selection)

• Analytics services (for app improvement)

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data stored locally on your device. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We recommend keeping your device secure and not sharing QR codes with untrusted parties.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• Access your pet profile data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your pet profiles and associated data

• Withdraw consent for data processing

• Export your pet information

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. 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.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: pawid-support@gmail.com

By using PawID, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.