Privacy Policy for PuppyGrow

Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to PuppyGrow, your global virtual pet companion app! We prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding the data you entrust to us while nurturing your digital puppies. This policy outlines how we handle information within our cross-border pet-raising ecosystem.

Information We Collect

1. User-Provided Data

• Pet Customization: Breed preferences

• Care Records: Feeding schedules, training milestones, and health metrics

2. Automatically Collected Data

• Device Insights: Operating system, screen resolution, and battery status for optimal puppy display

• Performance Metrics: Load times for virtual environments and mini-game responsiveness

How We Use Your Puppy Data

We utilize collected information to:

• Optimize training mini-games based on global user feedback

• Generate anonymized regional reports about popular pet trends

Global Data Management

• Secure Storage: Puppy profiles are encrypted during international transfers between servers

• Limited Retention: Inactive accounts (12+ months) undergo automatic "virtual adoption" (data deletion)

• Third-Party Compliance: We never sell puppy data to external marketers. Service providers (e.g., cloud hosts) follow GDPR-equivalent standards.

Young Pet Lovers’ Protection

• Age Gates: Players under 13 receive simplified parental consent workflows

Policy Updates

Multilingual update notices will appear:

• In-app banner alerts for active players

• Email summaries for registered users

Contact Our Kennel Team

For privacy inquiries or puppy data requests:

amy@friendsoffostterchildren.com

Consent Declaration

By raising your first PuppyGrow companion, you acknowledge:

• Understanding of our global data practices

• Agreement to transnational privacy safeguards

• Acceptance of culturally adapted pet-care algorithms