Privacy Policy for PetSpace
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Welcome to PetSpace. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when using our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Pet details (name, breed, age, gender, weight, habits)
- Task tracking data (feeding, grooming, routines, reminders)
- Health notes you manually enter (symptoms, vaccine dates, checkups)
- Optional account details (email, preferences)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage analytics
- Crash reports and performance logs
1.3 AI Interaction Data
When using the PetSpace AI Assistant, your messages may be sent to our AI provider (DeepSeek or other selected AI models) to generate responses. This processing is performed solely to provide AI-generated pet-care guidance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide pet-care tracking features
- Generate reminders and organizational tools
- Offer general pet-care guidance via the AI Assistant
- Improve the app’s performance, reliability, and usability
3. AI Safety, DeepSeek Processing, and Legal Compliance
3.1 Use of DeepSeek AI
PetSpace uses DeepSeek to process user-submitted text for the purpose of generating helpful and safe pet-care responses. Messages you send to the AI Assistant may be temporarily processed by DeepSeek’s servers. We do not share personal user profiles, account data, or identifiers with DeepSeek.
DeepSeek may process your input according to its own privacy and security practices.
Please review DeepSeek’s official Privacy Policy here:
DeepSeek – Official Website
3.2 AI Assistant Limitations (Important)
The PetSpace AI Assistant is strictly limited to:
- General pet-care information
- Training suggestions
- Behavior tips
- Grooming and lifestyle ideas
- Routine and task tracking support
3.3 No Medical or Veterinary Advice
The AI Assistant is prohibited from providing:
- Medical or veterinary advice
- Diagnosis
- Treatment instructions
- Medication recommendations or dosages
- Emergency guidance
If a medical question is asked, the AI will respond:
“I can’t provide medical or veterinary advice. Please contact a licensed veterinarian.”
3.4 Emergency Situations
If a user describes a severe or urgent condition, the AI will respond:
“This sounds urgent. Please contact an emergency veterinarian immediately.”
3.5 DeepSeek Data Handling Summary
By using the AI chat feature, you agree that:
- Your messages may be processed by DeepSeek to generate responses
- DeepSeek does not receive your personal account information
- Data is not used for marketing or advertising purposes
- Data is not sold to third parties
4. How We Protect Your Information
- Encrypted communication where technically supported
- No sale of personal data
- Limited internal data access
- Industry-standard security and privacy safeguards
5. Data Sharing
PetSpace only shares data when necessary for functionality. This includes:
- AI responses (DeepSeek)
- App analytics
- Crash diagnostics
We do not sell user data.
6. Third-Party Services
Third-party services used by PetSpace may include:
- DeepSeek (AI processing)
- Analytics tools
- Error tracking services
Each service follows its own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
7. Your Rights
- Request access to stored data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request full account removal
8. Children’s Privacy
PetSpace does not knowingly collect information from children under age 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant updates will be communicated within the app.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: [your email here]
App Name: PetSpace