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PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 31, 2025

This privacy notice for CatFinder (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:

  • Use our mobile application (CatFinder),

  • Visit our website at https://catfinder.ai, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice,

  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any support or inquiries.

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but you can learn more by reading the full policy below or by using the table of contents.

  • What personal information do we process? We may process personal information such as your email address, geolocation data, and photographs of cats.

  • Do we process sensitive information? No, we do not collect or process sensitive personal information (e.g., biometric, financial data).

  • Do we collect any information from third parties? We may collect information from third-party services integrated into the app (e.g., Firebase).

  • How do we process your information? We use your data to enable app functionality, improve our Services, and ensure safety and security.

  • In what situations and with whom do we share personal information? We share data only as necessary, such as with service providers or to comply with legal requirements.

  • How do we keep your information safe? We implement security measures, but no system can be 100% secure.

  • What are your rights? You may have rights regarding your personal information, including access, correction, deletion, and objection.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

  2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

  3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

  4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?

  5. HOW DO WE HANDLE SOCIAL LOGINS?

  6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

  7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

  8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

  9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

  10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

  11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

  12. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE YOUR DATA?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal information you provide to us, including:

  • 📧 Email address – for account creation, notifications, and support.

  • 📍 Geolocation data – to map cat locations and display nearby animal sightings.

  • 📸 Photographs of animals – to create and share profiles of observed cats.

We may also automatically collect certain technical data (e.g., device and usage information) to support the app’s functionality and analytics.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your information to:

  • Enable core functionality of CatFinder (e.g., cat profiles, map visualization).

  • Communicate with you, if needed (e.g., account updates, support).

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse.

  • Analyze and improve the app’s features and user experience.

We process your information when necessary to:

  • Fulfill our contract with you (i.e., to provide the app’s services).

  • Comply with legal obligations.

  • Protect your vital interests or those of others (e.g., ensuring safety of information).

  • With your consent (e.g., if you enable geolocation sharing).

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Firebase, analytics providers) for app operations and improvements.

  • Law enforcement or authorities as required by applicable law.

  • Other parties with your consent.
    We do not sell your data.

5. HOW DO WE HANDLE SOCIAL LOGINS?

If CatFinder enables social media logins (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may collect profile data from these platforms, as per their privacy policies.

6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We keep your information as long as necessary to provide the app’s services or until you request deletion.

7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We implement organizational and technical security measures. However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee complete safety.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

CatFinder is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data and request a copy.

  • Correct or update your data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent.
    Contact us at [email protected] to exercise your rights.

10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes, we may update this privacy notice to stay compliant with legal requirements or changes in the app’s functionality. Updates will be posted on https://catfinder.ai/privacy-policy.

11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

12. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE YOUR DATA?

You may contact us to review, update, or delete your data. We will act on your request in accordance with applicable law.