Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026

Information We Collect

ParkPod collects the following information to provide our services:

Precise location data: We use your device's GPS location to detect nearby dog parks, trigger geofence-based park entry/exit notifications, and geocode zip codes. Location is used solely for app functionality and is not shared with third parties.
Device identifier: We generate a random unique identifier (UUID) for your device, stored securely in your device's Keychain. This ID is used to associate your dogs, check-ins, and pods with your device and to enable co-ownership features. It is not linked to your identity and is not used for advertising or tracking.
Pet profiles: Information you provide about your dog — including name, breed, appearance customization, and personality — is stored locally and synced to our cloud database.
Check-in data: When you check in at a dog park, we store the check-in record including any optional notes you add and your check-in count.
Pod data: If you create or join a pod (group), we store the pod name, emoji, and membership information.
Game data: High scores from the in-app mini-game are stored locally on your device.
Support requests: If you contact us via the support form, we collect your name, email, and message.
How We Use Your Information

To provide park detection and proximity notifications
To store and display your pet profiles
To record and display your park check-in history
To enable pod (group) features and co-ownership
To respond to support requests
What We Don't Collect

We do not collect your name, email, or contact information (there is no account or login system)
We do not use Apple's advertising identifier (IDFA) or any ad tracking
We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking SDKs
We do not collect photos, health data, financial data, or browsing history
Data Collection Summary

Data Type	Purpose	Linked to Identity	Used for Tracking
Precise Location	App Functionality	No	No
Device ID (app-generated UUID)	App Functionality	No	No
User Content (dog names, notes, pods)	App Functionality	No	No
Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on AWS). We use industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

Data Deletion

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from within the app settings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please use the support form on our support page or email us.