Privacy Policy — Pawread
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Pawread ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Pawread mobile
application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide
- Pet details you enter manually (pet name, type, age)
- Text descriptions of pet behavior submitted for translation
- Audio recordings submitted for pet sound analysis
1.2 Information collected automatically
- Device type, operating system, and app version
- General usage data (features used, session frequency)
- Crash reports and performance diagnostics
- Subscription and purchase status via RevenueCat
1.3 Location data
- Approximate or precise device location, used solely to find nearby veterinary clinics via the Vet Locator feature
- Location is requested only when you actively use the Vet Locator and is not stored on our servers
1.4 Camera data
- The App requests camera access solely for the AR Emotion Scanner feature
- Camera frames are processed on-device in real time and are not recorded, stored, or transmitted
1.5 Microphone data
- Audio recordings you make are transmitted to our AI processing service (Google Gemini) solely to generate a translation result
- Recordings are not retained after processing is complete
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve the core features of the App (translation, AR scanning, vet locator, AI chat)
- Process and manage your subscription through RevenueCat
- Diagnose technical issues and improve App stability
- Respond to support requests
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties.
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3. Third-Party Services
The App integrates the following third-party services, each with its own privacy practices:
┌──────────────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┐
│ Service │ Purpose │ Privacy Policy │
├──────────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ Google Gemini (AI) │ Pet sound and behavior analysis, AI chat │ google.com/policies/privacy │
├──────────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ RevenueCat │ Subscription management and purchase verification │ revenuecat.com/privacy │
├──────────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ OpenStreetMap / Overpass API │ Vet clinic location data │ openstreetmap.org/privacy │
├──────────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ React Native Vision Camera │ On-device AR emotion processing │ No data leaves device │
└──────────────────────────────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘
We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party providers.
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4. Data Storage and Retention
- Translation history is stored locally on your device using encrypted local storage
- Pet profiles you create are stored locally on your device
- We do not operate a user account system and do not store personal data on our own servers
- Audio recordings are discarded after AI processing is complete and are not retained
- You can delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the App
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5. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you
believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
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6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect the information processed by the App. However, no method of electronic transmission or
storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to third-party AI services.
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7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Since most data is stored locally on your device, the primary way to exercise deletion rights is by clearing App data or uninstalling
the App. For data processed by third-party services, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
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8. Permissions Summary
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│ Permission │ Why it's needed │ When requested │
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│ Microphone │ Record pet sounds for translation │ Only when you tap Record │
├────────────┼───────────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────┤
│ Camera │ AR real-time emotion scanning │ Only when you open AR Scanner │
├────────────┼───────────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────┤
│ Location │ Find nearby veterinary clinics │ Only when you open Vet Locator │
└────────────┴───────────────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────┘
No permission is used in the background. All permissions can be revoked at any time via your device settings, which will disable the
corresponding feature.
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For material changes, we will make
reasonable efforts to notify you via the App.
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10. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
intausis@gmail.com