PuppyFinder - Pet Adoption App

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how PuppyFinder - Pet Adoption App (“PuppyFinder,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you use our mobile application. By using the app, you acknowledge the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We aim to collect only the information needed to operate the app and provide pet-adoption discovery features.

Information you choose to provide. If the app offers a contact, feedback, or adoption-enquiry option, any information you include is handled by the receiving shelter, rescue organization, or contact method you select.
App preferences. The app may keep settings and saved or favorite pet listings on your device so that your selections remain available to you.
Location, if enabled. If you grant location permission, the app may use your approximate or precise location to show adoption opportunities near you. You can change this permission at any time in your device settings.
Pet-listing information. We display information about adoptable pets and organizations, such as names, photos, descriptions, and locations. This information concerns listings, not your personal profile.

We do not use an in-app chat feature, do not collect chat messages, and do not use your information for targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral advertising.

3. How We Use Information

We use information only to provide and improve the app’s core functionality, including:

showing available pets and adoption organizations;
remembering on-device preferences or saved listings;
showing listings that are relevant to a location you choose to share; and
responding to support requests you send us.

4. Location Information

Location access is optional. If you allow it, PuppyFinder uses it to help you find pets and organizations near you. We do not use location information for advertising. You may deny or revoke permission through your device settings; some location-based features may then be unavailable or less precise.

5. Adoption Organizations and External Links

PuppyFinder may link you to adoption organizations, shelters, rescue groups, websites, phone numbers, email addresses, or other services outside the app. When you follow a link or contact an organization, that organization’s privacy policy and practices apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Settings and saved listings may be stored locally on your device until you remove them, clear the app’s data, or delete the app. Information you send to us for support is kept only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, resolve the request, and meet applicable legal obligations.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising. We may disclose information when required by law, to protect the safety, rights, or property of users or others, or to respond to a valid legal request. If you choose to contact an adoption organization, the information you provide is shared with that organization by your chosen contact method.

8. Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

PuppyFinder is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about personal data we hold about you. You may also withdraw location permission through your device settings. To exercise an applicable right or ask a privacy question, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your request before responding.

We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined by applicable California privacy law.

11. International Transfers

If information is processed outside your country, we will handle it in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version in the app or at this location and change the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of PuppyFinder after an update means you accept the updated Policy to the extent permitted by law.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or PuppyFinder’s privacy practices, contact us at support@22up.site.