Privacy Policy for Cat Pain Assessment

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cat Pain Assessment app ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our App. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent manner.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in using Google (Android) or Apple (iOS), we collect your email address and, potentially, your name as provided by these authentication services.
• Cat Images: Photos you take or upload from your gallery for pain assessment.
• Assessment Data: Information related to cat pain assessments you perform.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Basic information about your device, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed and time spent.
• Analytics Data: We use Mixpanel to collect anonymized usage analytics, including app interactions, feature usage patterns, and performance metrics to improve our service.
• Error Data: Crash reports and error logs to improve App functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the App's core functionality of cat pain assessment
• Authenticate your identity and maintain your account
• Process and store your cat images for pain assessment
• Store your assessment history for future reference
• Analyze usage patterns and user behavior to improve and optimize the App's performance and features
• Troubleshoot issues and fix bugs
• Generate anonymized analytics and insights to enhance user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• Images: Cat photos are stored locally in your device's cache directory.
• Assessment Data: Assessment results and history are stored locally on your device using secure storage.
• User Preferences: App settings and consent choices are stored locally.

4.2 Cloud Storage

• Authentication Data: Basic account information is stored securely with our authentication provider (Supabase).
• Temporary Image Processing: When performing assessments, images are temporarily processed through our secure servers.

4.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or damage.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: For user authentication and secure API functions
• Google Sign-In (Android) and Apple Sign-In (iOS): For authentication services
• Mixpanel: For analytics and usage tracking to improve our service

These providers may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

5.2 Image Sharing

• We only share your cat images with our assessment service to analyze and provide pain assessment results.
• We request explicit permission before sharing any images beyond what's necessary for the App's core functionality.
• You can control image sharing permissions in the App settings.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of certain data collection (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent for image sharing

You can exercise these rights through the App settings or by contacting us.

7. Data Retention

• Assessment Data: Stored until you delete it or remove the App
• Images: Stored locally and can be deleted through the App's history management feature
• Account Information: Retained as long as you maintain an account

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. App Permissions

• Camera: To take photos of cats for assessment
• Photo Library: To access saved images for assessment
• Internet: To authenticate users and process assessments
• Storage: To save images and assessment data locally

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: