1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide

  • Account Information (if applicable): Name, email, or login credentials when you create an account.
  • Photos and Descriptions: Images, videos, or notes you upload about cats or locations.
  • Messages and Comments: Communications sent through the App or to our support channels.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version.
  • Location Data: Approximate or precise location (if you allow location services) to help identify nearby reports or sightings.
  • Usage Data: Interactions, features used, and crash logs for analytics and improvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Enable the main features of the Alley Cat Locator App (such as posting, searching, or mapping cat sightings).
  • Improve our services and develop new features, including AI-based matching or analysis tools.
  • Communicate with you about updates, news, or important notices.
  • Promote cat rescue awareness and community engagement.

3. Use of Photos and Shared Content

By uploading photos, videos, or other materials (“User Content”) to Alley Cat Locator, you agree that we may:

  • Display, distribute, and share your content within the app’s public features and map.
  • Use your content (including photos) for marketing, educational, research, or promotional purposes, including on social media, websites, and press materials.
  • Modify or adapt your content to fit our formats or platforms.

We do not sell your photos or personal information to third parties.

You may request removal of any photo or post by contacting our support team (see Section 9).

4. AI Features and Disclaimer

  • Alley Cat Locator uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist users by identifying patterns, possible matches, or nearby sightings.
  • AI-generated insights are not guaranteed to be accurate and should be treated as informational only.
  • AI tools may analyze photo features (like color, markings, or surroundings) but do not store biometric or facial recognition data.
  • You agree that any reliance on AI results is at your own discretion.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with:

  • Analytics Providers: For performance, error, and usage statistics.
  • Cloud Storage and Hosting Services: To store and manage uploaded content.
  • Law Enforcement or Animal Control: Only when required by law or to assist with rescue or welfare purposes.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to advertisers.

6. Data Retention

We retain data as long as your account is active or as needed for the purpose it was collected.

Photos or posts you delete are removed from public view, though backups may remain temporarily for system integrity.

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Request deletion of your account and all related data.
  • Withdraw permission for location access at any time through your device settings.
  • Opt out of email notifications or marketing updates.

Contact us (see Section 9) to exercise these rights.

8. Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and industry-standard methods to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: