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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Sniffles & Snacks ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
By using Sniffles & Snacks, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our App, we may collect:
- Account Information: Email address, name, and password (if you sign up with email)
- Authentication Data: When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your email address, name, and profile photo from these services
- Pet Profile Information: Names, types, breeds, ages, and dietary restrictions of your pets
- User-Generated Content: Food scan history, ingredient photos, safety ratings, and notes you create within the App
Information Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including scans performed, features accessed, and time spent in the App
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Camera Access: When you scan barcodes or capture ingredient photos (images are processed locally and not stored permanently unless you save them)
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do NOT collect precise location data
- We do NOT use advertising tracking or analytics services
- We do NOT collect browsing history outside the App
- We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- App Functionality: To provide core features including barcode scanning, ingredient analysis, and pet safety recommendations
- Account Management: To create and maintain your account, authenticate your identity, and manage your subscription
- AI Analysis: To analyze food ingredients using AI technology (Google Gemini API) and provide safety assessments for your pets
- Data Synchronization: To sync your data across devices when you're logged in
- Customer Support: To respond to your questions, requests, and provide technical support
- App Improvement: To understand how users interact with our App and improve features
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Data Storage and Security
Where We Store Your Data
Your data is securely stored using:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure user authentication and account management
- Firebase Firestore: For storing user profiles, pet information, and scan history
- Local Device Storage: For temporary caching and offline functionality
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication methods (OAuth 2.0)
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication requirements
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Firebase (Google LLC)
Google Sign-In
Apple Sign-In
Google Gemini AI API
- Purpose: Ingredient analysis and pet safety recommendations
- Data Shared: Ingredient lists from scanned products (no personal identifiers)
- Privacy Policy: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
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Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your account and provide App services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access and Portability
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Correction and Deletion
- Update or correct your personal information through the App settings
- Request deletion of your account and personal data
Data Control
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to certain types of data processing
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: snifflesandsnacks@gmail.com
Children's Privacy
Sniffles & Snacks is designed for users who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do NOT sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity (to provide App services)
- Consent (for optional features)
- Legitimate interests (to improve the App and prevent fraud)
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, we transfer your data to the United States and process it there. By using the App, you consent to this transfer.
Subscriptions and Payment Information
Payment Processing
We use third-party payment processors to handle subscription payments:
- Google Play Billing (Android)
- Apple App Store In-App Purchases (iOS)
We do NOT store your credit card information. All payment information is handled directly by Google Play or Apple App Store.
Subscription Data
We collect:
- Subscription status (trial, active, cancelled)
- Subscription tier (free, monthly, annual)
- Purchase date and renewal date
- Number of scans performed
This data is used to:
- Manage your subscription and billing
- Enforce usage limits for free users
- Provide premium features to subscribers
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 in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification for material changes
Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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Consent
By using Sniffles & Snacks, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.