Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 30, 2026
Welcome to Walky Doggy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, password, and profile picture
- Dog Profiles: Dog names, breeds, photos, and other details you choose to add
- Walk Data: GPS coordinates, distance, duration, photos taken during walks
- User-Generated Content: Comments, likes, and interactions with other users
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple's In-App Purchase system (we do not store credit card details)
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Location Data: Real-time GPS location during walks (only when the app is in use)
- Device Information: Device model, iOS version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App interactions, features used, crash reports, and performance data
- Analytics Data: Collected via Firebase Analytics to improve app functionality
1.3 Third-Party Integrations
- Strava: If you connect your Strava account, we access your activity data according to permissions you grant
- Push Notifications: Device token for sending notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging
2. How We Use Your Information
- Core Functionality: Track walks, display maps, save photos, and manage dog profiles
- Social Features: Enable friends, feed, likes, and user interactions
- Achievements & Challenges: Calculate progress and award tokens
- Premium Subscriptions: Manage subscription status and premium features
- Notifications: Send friend requests, likes, and challenge updates
- Analytics: Improve app performance, fix bugs, and understand usage patterns
- Advertising: Display personalized ads via Google AdMob (for free users)
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 With Other Users
- Profile information, dog profiles, and walks you share are visible to your friends and the public feed
- You control visibility settings for your content
3.2 With Third Parties
- Firebase (Google): Cloud hosting, authentication, database, analytics, and crash reporting
- Google AdMob: Advertising services for free users
- Strava: Only if you explicitly connect your account
- Apple: In-App Purchase processing and subscription management
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Walky Doggy, our users, or the public.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Storage: Data is stored on Google Cloud Platform via Firebase services
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Authentication: Firebase Authentication with secure password hashing
- Access Control: Firestore security rules ensure users only access their own data
- Photos: Stored in Firebase Storage with access controls
Note: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Control
- Account Settings: Update profile, email, and password in the app
- Dog Profiles: Edit or delete dog information anytime
- Walk History: Delete individual walks or all walk data
- Location Services: Control GPS access via iOS Settings
- Push Notifications: Manage notification preferences in app settings
5.2 Data Deletion
- Account Deletion: Contact us at support@walkydoggy.fr to permanently delete your account
- Upon account deletion, we will remove all personal data within 30 days
- Some data may be retained for legal or operational purposes (e.g., transaction records)
5.3 Marketing and Ads
- Free Users: See ads via Google AdMob (can opt out of personalized ads in iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking)
- Premium Users: Enjoy an ad-free experience
6. Children's Privacy
Walky Doggy is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Firebase services are hosted. By using Walky Doggy, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries.
8. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@walkydoggy.fr
9. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under CCPA:
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via:
- In-app notification
- Email to your registered address
- Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
Continued use of Walky Doggy after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us:
12. Third-Party Services
This privacy policy applies only to Walky Doggy. Our app uses third-party services with their own privacy policies:
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