4. Information We Collect

4.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal data:
- Email address (via Firebase Authentication)
- User ID (UID assigned by Firebase)

4.2 User-Generated Content

You may provide and store:

- Dog profiles (name, breed, sex, dates, pedigree-related data)
- Health data (vaccinations, treatments, medical tests)
- Breeding data (pregnancy, litters, reproductive tracking)
- Financial data (expenses, income, budgeting)
- Awards, exhibitions, and achievements
- Notes, reminders, and custom entries

4.3 Technical Data

We may automatically collect:

- Device type and OS version
- App versionCrash logs (if enabled)
- Basic usage data (non-personal)

4.4 Guest Mode

If you use the App without creating an account:

- Data is stored only locally on your device
- No cloud synchronization or processing occurs

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Contractual necessity – to provide app functionality
User consent – for optional features (e.g., backups)
Legitimate interest – improving app performance and stability

6. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for:

- Providing core app functionality
- User authentication and account management
- Creating and restoring backups
- Ensuring app stability and performance
- Improving features and user experience

We do not:

- Sell personal data
- Share data for advertising purposes
- Use data for profiling or tracking across apps

7. Cloud Services and Third Parties

We use trusted third-party providers:

Google LLC
Firebase
SendGrid

Services used:

- Firebase Authentication (user login)
- Firebase Storage (backup storage)
- Google Cloud Platform (infrastructure)
- SendGrid (handling verification emails)

These providers may process data on our behalf under strict security standards.

More info: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Data Storage and Architecture

8.1 Local Storage

- Data is stored locally using an encrypted database
- Each user has a separate local database
- Guest mode uses a separate isolated database

8.2 Cloud Backups

- Backups are stored in Firebase Storage
- Each user has a private storage space
- Access is restricted via authentication and security rules

8.3 Data Isolation

- Each user’s data is logically separated
- No cross-user data access is possible

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards:

- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Firebase Authentication security
- Access control via Firebase Security Rules
- Limited internal access to systems

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure.

10. Data Retention

We implement industry-standard safeguards:

- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Firebase Authentication security
- Access control via Firebase Security Rules
- Limited internal access to systems

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure.

11. User Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights:
support@paw-manager.com

12. Data Deletion

You can delete data by:

- Removing entries within the App
- Clearing app data on your device
- Deleting your account (removes cloud data)

13. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

14. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States.

We rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
- Google’s data protection commitments

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be:
- Published in the App
- Available on our website

16. Contact

For any questions write:
support@paw-manager.com

17. Consent

By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

18. Data Safety (Google Play Compliance)

We declare that:

- We collect only necessary user data
- Data is not sold
- Data is not shared for advertising
- Data is used only for app functionality

19. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

20. Logging and Monitoring

We may collect logs to:

- Detect errors
- Improve stability

These logs do not contain sensitive personal data.

21. Backup and Restore Mechanism

The App may automatically:

- Create periodic backups
- Allow manual restore

Backups are:

- User-specific
- Protected via authentication

22. Account Deletion Requirement (Google Play)

Users can request account deletion by:

- Using in-app functionality (if available)
- Contacting support

All associated cloud data will be permanently deleted.