Privacy Policy - Puppy Love

Puppy Love is dedicated to protecting your privacy and the safety of our canine community.

1. Data We Collect

Category	Specific Data Collected	Purpose
Account Info	Name, Email, Phone, Profile Picture	Authentication, communications, and account security.
Dog Profile	Name, Breed, Age, Bio, Photos	Facilitating matches and community interactions.
Location	Precise (GPS) and Coarse location	Finding nearby matches and dog-friendly resources.

2. Third-Party Service Providers

To provide our services, we use trusted third-party providers:

Google Firebase: For authentication, database storage, and hosting.
Google Maps API: To provide location-based discovery services.
Google Analytics: To understand app usage and improve user experience.

3. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal data only for as long as your account is active. You have full control over your data:

In-App Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data instantly via the Settings -> Privacy Hub menu.
Web Deletion Request: If you no longer have access to the app, you can request full data removal by emailing us at the address below.

Request Data Deletion: Email puppylove@puppyloveplaymate.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request" and your registered email address.

4. Children's Privacy

Puppy Love is strictly for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover a minor has created an account, it will be terminated immediately.