Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 22, 2026
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how this app (“the App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) may collect, use, store, and share information when you use its animal-safety, educational, resource, and reporting-assistance features.
By using the App, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Purpose of the App
The App is designed to help users learn about animal cruelty and neglect, document concerning situations, locate animal-welfare resources, and identify organizations or authorities that may be appropriate to contact.
The App is an informational and reporting-assistance tool. It is not a law-enforcement agency, animal-control agency, emergency service, veterinary service, government agency, shelter, rescue organization, or official animal-cruelty reporting authority.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on the features you choose to use, the App may process or collect information such as:
• Information you voluntarily enter into a report
• Descriptions of suspected animal cruelty, neglect, abandonment, or unsafe conditions
• Photos or other media you choose to provide
• Approximate or precise location information, when you grant location permission
• ZIP code or location information entered manually
• Contact information you voluntarily provide
• Information about an animal or incident that you voluntarily enter
• Basic technical information necessary for the App to function
We encourage users not to submit unnecessary sensitive personal information.
3. Location Information
The App may request access to your device's location to help identify nearby animal shelters, rescues, animal-control services, law-enforcement resources, or other relevant organizations.
Location access is used only when permitted by you and as necessary to provide location-based features.
You may disable location access through your device settings. Some location-based features may not function correctly without this permission.
When available, you may also be able to enter a ZIP code or location manually instead.
4. Photos and Media
If the App allows you to select or capture photos, you control whether you provide those images.
Photos should only be taken when doing so is safe and lawful.
Do not trespass, enter private property without permission, interfere with law enforcement or animal-control personnel, confront a suspected abuser, or place yourself, another person, or an animal in danger in order to obtain evidence.
5. How Information Is Used
Information processed through the App may be used to:
• Provide the App's features
• Help users organize information about a concerning incident
• Identify relevant animal-welfare resources
• Locate nearby shelters, rescues, or authorities
• Improve the functionality and reliability of the App
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
Information will not knowingly be sold as personal information for advertising purposes unless this policy is updated to clearly disclose such practices where required by law.
6. Reports and Third Parties
The App may provide links, phone numbers, websites, or other contact information for third-party organizations.
These organizations operate independently from the App.
If you leave the App or submit information directly to a third-party organization, government agency, law-enforcement agency, shelter, rescue, animal-control department, or other service, that organization's own privacy practices and policies apply.
We do not control how independent third parties handle information you provide directly to them.
7. Report Submission
Unless the App specifically confirms otherwise, entering, saving, or submitting information within the App should not be assumed to constitute an official report to law enforcement, animal control, a government agency, humane organization, or other authority.
Users are responsible for contacting the appropriate authority when an official report is necessary.
8. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by the App. However, no electronic storage, device, network, or internet transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should avoid entering information that is unnecessary for the purpose of seeking assistance or reporting a concern.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable privacy laws.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App improperly, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.
10. Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party technologies or services for features such as maps, location services, analytics, hosting, external links, or other functionality.
Those services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
11. External Links
The App may contain links to shelters, rescues, government agencies, animal-welfare organizations, educational resources, or other third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, content, policies, or practices of third-party websites or organizations.
A link or listing does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or partnership.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated as the App changes, new features are introduced, or legal requirements change.
The updated policy will include a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the contact information provided within the App or on its official website.