Privacy Policy for PupScan
Last Updated: March 5, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to PupScan. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Dog Profile Information: Information you provide about your dog(s) such as name, breed, age, and photos.
Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and password.
Subscription Details: If you subscribe to our premium services, we collect payment information through our payment processor (not directly stored by us).
Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, such as the features you use and time spent on the app.
Device Information: Basic information about your mobile device, including device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Camera Access
Our app requires camera access to analyze your dog's expressions and emotions. We process these images to provide our emotion analysis service. However:
Images are processed locally and then in secure cloud environments
We do not retain the actual images after processing unless you explicitly save them within the app
Images are never used for marketing, sold to third parties, or shared without your consent
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process your subscriptions and transactions
Respond to your comments and questions
Send you technical notices and updates about the app
Monitor usage patterns to enhance user experience
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
With service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., cloud storage providers, payment processors)
If required by law or to respond to legal process
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
Integration with GPT-4 Vision API
Our app integrates with OpenAI's GPT-4 Vision API to analyze dog emotions. When you use this feature:
Images are securely transmitted to OpenAI's servers for processing
OpenAI's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy
We do not grant OpenAI permission to use your images for training their models
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
Accessing and reviewing the data we have about you
Correcting inaccurate data
Deleting your data
Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities
Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please note that we do not sell your personal information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
karan.a.karia@gmail.com
Consent
By using our app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.