Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Pet AI - Dog & Cat Translator. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our application.

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

Information We Collect

The App may collect different types of information depending on how you use its features. 

Information You Provide 

When using certain features, you may voluntarily provide:

• Voice recordings

• Pet sounds

• Photos or videos captured using the camera

• Feedback or support requests

• Other information you choose to share

These are only collected when you actively use features that require them.

Log Information

Whenever you use the application, diagnostic information may be automatically recorded.

This may include:

• Crash logs

• Error reports

• Stack traces

• Device state during crashes

• Performance metrics

• Network error information

These logs help us investigate software problems and improve future versions of the application.

Log information is generally anonymous and is not used to personally identify users.

Permissions Used 

Our application requests the following Android permissions:

Internet (INTERNET)

Used to:

• Load online pet sounds.

• Download updates.

• Display online content.

Without internet access, several AI features may not function properly.

Network State (ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE)

Allows the App to:

• Detect whether your device has an active internet connection.

• Prevent failed network requests.

• Improve online feature reliability.

Wi-Fi State (ACCESS_WIFI_STATE)

Used to:

• Detect Wi-Fi connectivity.

• Optimize loading of online resources.

• Improve connection stability for online features.

The App does not access files or personal data from your Wi-Fi network.

Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO)

Required to:

• Record your voice.

• Capture dog sounds.

• Capture cat sounds.

• Perform sound analysis.

Audio recordings are only captured after you grant permission and initiate recording.

Camera (CAMERA)

Used for:

• Recording videos for pet challenges.

• Capturing pet photos.

• Creating interactive pet content.

The camera is activated only when you choose to use camera features.

Modify Audio Settings (MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS)

Allows the App to:

• Improve playback quality.

• Adjust audio output during translations.

• Enhance recording performance.

• Optimize pet sound playback.

This permission does not modify your personal media files.

Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)

Allows the App to send notifications such as:

• Feature updates

• Pet challenges

• App announcements

• Important service notifications

You may disable notifications anytime through your device settings.

Analytics 

We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with the App.

Analytics information may include:

• Screen visits

• Session duration

• Device information

• Crash reports

• Feature usage

• Performance metrics

This information helps improve future versions of the App.

Children's Privacy 

The App is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable age defined by local laws.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove the information where appropriate.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal obligations, or data processing practices.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide notice of any material changes through appropriate means, such as within the Application or through other reasonable communication channels, prior to such changes taking effect. Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically to remain informed of any updates.

Your continued use of the Services following the effective date of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms.

If you do not agree with any modifications to this Policy, you should discontinue use of the Services.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, suggestions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the application's privacy practices, please contact us using the information below.

Email: shefalimahammad2091@gmail.com 

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy-related inquiries within an appropriate timeframe.