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Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 17, 2026
At WalksBuddy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our application and services.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Account information: Your name and email address, provided when you create an account.
- Location data: Your location is used to calculate walk scores and provide weather-based recommendations for your area.
- Dog profiles: Information about your dogs, including name, breed, birth date, weight, and health records such as medications and vaccines.
- Usage data: Information about how you interact with the app, including pages visited, features used, and session duration.
- Payment information: Payment details are processed by our third-party payment provider and are not stored directly on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the WalksBuddy application and its features.
- To calculate personalized walk scores based on your location and current weather conditions.
- To manage your dog profiles, medication schedules, vaccine records, and feeding plans.
- To process subscription payments and manage your account plan.
- To send important service-related communications, such as account updates or security notices.
- To analyze usage patterns and improve the overall user experience.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides enterprise-grade infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement row-level security policies to ensure that your data is only accessible to you.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We continuously review and update our security practices to safeguard your data.
Third-Party Services
WalksBuddy integrates with the following third-party services to deliver our product:
- Supabase: Used for user authentication, database storage, and file storage. Supabase processes your account and application data on our behalf.
- LemonSqueezy: Used for subscription and payment processing. LemonSqueezy handles your payment information directly and is subject to their own privacy policy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies
WalksBuddy uses cookies strictly for authentication session management. These cookies are essential for keeping you signed in and providing a secure experience. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. By using our application, you consent to the use of these essential cookies.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
- Data portability: You can request an export of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@walksbuddy.com.
Children's Privacy
WalksBuddy is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@walksbuddy.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through an in-app notification or email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
WalksBuddy
Email: privacy@walksbuddy.com