Summary: Your photos are sent securely to an AI service only to create your art, and are not stored on our servers. Your dog's profile and finished cards stay on your device. We don't sell your data.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dog Cards AI ("we," "our," or "us"), an app by do while true. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Photos You Provide
When you create a card, you provide a photo of your dog. These photos are:
- Sent securely (over HTTPS) to Google's Gemini AI service to generate your artwork
- Used solely to create the card you requested
- Not stored on our own servers
- Not used to train our own models
The finished cards you generate are saved locally on your device only.
2.2 Your Dog's Profile
If you choose to add your dog's name, birthday, or "gotcha day," this information is stored only on your device (to personalize the app and schedule optional reminders). It is not uploaded to us.
2.3 Purchase Information
Payments are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store; we never see or store your payment details. We use RevenueCat to manage purchases and subscriptions, which assigns an anonymous identifier and processes purchase receipts to unlock your content.
2.4 Analytics & Diagnostics
- Firebase Analytics: anonymous usage analytics to understand how the App is used
- Firebase Crashlytics: crash and performance diagnostics to fix issues
2.5 Advertising & Attribution
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing, the App uses Apple's SKAdNetwork (privacy-preserving install attribution). On first launch we may ask, via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt, for permission to access your device's advertising identifier (IDFA). If you decline, the App still works fully — we simply don't access the IDFA.
2.6 Notifications
With your permission, we send reminders (such as your dog's birthday) and occasional updates via push notifications through Firebase Cloud Messaging. You can turn these off any time in your device settings.
2.7 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Your name or contact information
- Your precise location
- Your device contacts
- Any photos beyond the ones you submit to create a card
3. How We Use Your Information
- Generate AI art and cards from the photos you submit
- Personalize the app and schedule reminders you opt into
- Process purchases and subscriptions through Apple and RevenueCat
- Improve performance, fix bugs, and measure marketing
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Gemini AI
Your photos are processed by Google's Gemini AI to generate your art. Google's policy applies to this processing: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase for analytics, crash reporting, remote configuration, and notifications: Firebase Privacy
4.3 RevenueCat
We use RevenueCat to manage purchases and subscriptions: RevenueCat Privacy Policy
4.4 Apple
App Store purchases and SKAdNetwork attribution are handled by Apple: Apple Privacy Policy
5. Data Security
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Photos are sent only to generate your art and are not retained on our servers
- Your dog's profile and finished cards are stored locally on your device
- Purchases are handled securely by Apple
6. Data Retention
- Photos you submit: processed to create your card and not retained on our servers
- Cards & dog profile: kept on your device until you delete them or the App
- Analytics: retained up to 14 months (Firebase default)
- Crash reports: retained up to 90 days
7. Children's Privacy
Our App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will address it.
8. Your Choices & Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can also:
- Decline or revoke tracking via your device's App Tracking Transparency / privacy settings
- Turn off notifications in your device settings
- Delete your locally stored cards and dog profile in the app, or remove all local data by deleting the App
To make a request, email us at the address below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here and revise the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
- Email: info@dowhiletrue.co