Privacy Policy
At PuppyGuard, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our apps and website. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: June 25, 2025
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👋 Who We Are
Developer
PPG Tech
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📊 What Data We Collect
1Account Data
Email address, username, and optional profile information if account creation is supported.
2Device Data
Device model, OS version, IP address, crash logs, and diagnostics for app performance.
3App Usage
Screen time, app activity, and scheduled app use for parental control features.
4Health Data (iOS)
Heart rate and activity levels collected via HealthKit with your explicit consent.
⚙️ How We Use Your Data
Personalization
Provide and personalize app functionality like screen time limits and bedtime restrictions.
Improvement
Improve performance, fix bugs, and deliver updates and new features.
Notifications
Notify users about rewards, achievements, and important service updates.
❤️ HealthKit & Sensitive Data
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Explicit Consent: HealthAlerter only uses HealthKit after your explicit consent.
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No Server Storage: We never store HealthKit data on our servers or external services.
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Local Processing: All health data is processed locally on your device only.
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No Third-Party Sharing: Health data is never shared with third parties.
🤝 Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
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Apple iCloud for cloud storage -
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Analytics tools that collect anonymized data only
👶 Children’s Privacy
Our apps are designed for use by parents and guardians:
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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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Parental control features are managed entirely by the parent account.
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Parents retain full control over child data and permissions.
⚖️ Your Rights & Choices
Data Access & Export
Request access to, export of, or deletion of your data at any time via our data removal form.
Permission Control
Revoke HealthKit or Android permission access anytime through system settings.
GDPR Rights (EU)
European users have GDPR rights including data portability and right to be forgotten.
CCPA Rights (CA)
California residents have CCPA rights including right to know and right to delete.
🔒 Security
We take security seriously:
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Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
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Secure Protocols: We use HTTPS and TLS for all communications.
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Your Control: Sensitive data like health metrics remain under your control and are never stored off-device.
🗑️ Data Removal Request
If you wish to request the removal of your data and permanently delete your account, we’re here to help.
📢 Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. You will be notified via the app or website if significant changes are made.
Questions About Your Privacy?
We’re committed to being transparent about how we handle your data. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Your Privacy is Our Priority