Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

PetPodium ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the app, we automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Device identifiers for fraud prevention
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
• Push notification tokens (if you enable notifications)

User-Generated Content

• Photos you upload of your pets
• Votes you cast
• Reports you submit about other content

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process contest entries and prize payments
• Send push notifications (with your permission)
• Prevent fraud and enforce contest rules
• Improve our app and user experience
• Communicate with you about your account or prizes
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With service providers who help us operate the app (cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

Public Information

When you upload a photo, your username and photo become visible to other users. Vote counts are also publicly displayed on the leaderboard.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at tom@petpodiumapp.com.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

PetPodium is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at tom@petpodiumapp.com.

Push Notifications

You may opt out of push notifications by adjusting your device settings or within the app.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: tom@petpodiumapp.com