Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data when you use PawsUnited:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Photos and videos of pets
• Location data (used to find nearby shelters, vets, and services)
• Device and user identifiers

How We Use Your Data

We use the information you provide to enable core app functionality, including displaying lost and found pet listings, shelter and foster profiles, and helping you find nearby 24/7 emergency veterinary clinics and service providers. Your contact details are shared only when you choose to share a listing or register a shelter.

Third-Party Service Providers

Your data is stored securely using backend infrastructure provided by Base44. We also use routing and notification services, such as email notification providers, to deliver important updates. These providers process data solely on our behalf to operate the service and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You can request deletion of your account or any listings you've created at any time from the Settings page. You can also revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings, which will prevent the app from accessing your location.

No Tracking

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising or cross-app ad tracking. Your information is used solely to operate and improve PawsUnited.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to request data deletion, please reach out through the app's Settings page.