CompAnimal privacy policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2026 · Last Updated: August 1, 2026

CompAnimal: Pet Care & Records App (formerly “PawHub”)

Your privacy matters to us. This document explains how CompAnimal collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information and your pet’s data.

1. Introduction

CompAnimal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a pet care and records application designed to help pet owners track health records, manage expenses, coordinate care, and enhance the well-being of their pets.

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your information when you use our mobile application (“CompAnimal” or the “App”). By downloading, installing, or using CompAnimal, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the App.

Privacy in one line: CompAnimal is local-first and has no servers of its own. Your data stays on your device and, only if you enable it, in your private iCloud account. We do not run analytics, ads, or trackers, and we never sell your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Profile preferences: App settings and display preferences
Pet profiles: name, species, breed, date of birth, weight, and photos
Health records: veterinary visits, vaccinations, medications, allergies, and vital signs
Financial data: expense entries, budget goals, and currency preferences (stored on your device)
Media: photos, videos, and audio notes of your pets
Journal entries: mood logs, activity notes, and behavioral observations
Care coordination: family group membership, sitter handoff notes, and reminders

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device information: device model and OS version (used locally, e.g. to pre-fill a support email; not transmitted to us in the background)
Location data: only when you explicitly enable location features (nearby vet search, Lost Pet Mode, walk GPS tracking)
Weather data: if you use weather-dependent features (e.g. walk-safety), the App sends your device’s approximate coordinates to Apple’s WeatherKit service to retrieve a local forecast. No personal or pet data is included in these requests.

CompAnimal does not use analytics SDKs, advertising trackers, or any third-party data-collection tools. We do not collect usage data, third-party crash reports, or interaction patterns, and we do not build advertising profiles.

2.3 Data Categories Summary

Data Category	What We Collect	Purpose
Pet Health	Vet records, vaccinations, medications, allergies, weight history, vitals	Health tracking and on-device insights
Pet Activity	Exercise logs, meals, mood entries, behavioral notes	Care coordination and trends
Financial	Expenses, budgets, insurance estimates	Cost tracking and forecasting
Media	Photos, videos, audio notes	Pet memories and documentation
Device	Device model, OS version	Compatibility and support
Location	Approximate/GPS coordinates (opt-in only)	Nearby services, Lost Pet Mode, weather

3. How We Use Your Information

Provide, maintain, and improve CompAnimal’s features and services
Generate on-device reminders, health prompts, and organizational insights for your pets
Enable care coordination between family members, pet sitters, and caregivers
Send reminders for medications, vet appointments, vaccinations, and feeding schedules
Process and display expense tracking, budget forecasts, and insurance-estimate tools
Synchronize your data across your devices via your iCloud (if enabled)
Fetch local weather via Apple WeatherKit for walk-safety features (approximate coordinates only)
Respond to your support requests and communications

4. On-Device Processing

CompAnimal’s “smart” features (the Companion assistant, health prompts, symptom guidance, and photo tools) run entirely on your device using rule-based logic and Apple’s on-device frameworks (such as Vision and Core Image). This means:

Your pet’s data, photos, and health records are not sent to external or third-party AI services (e.g. OpenAI, Google).
Insights and suggestions are generated locally on your device.
These features are informational aids only, not clinical or veterinary assessments (see the veterinary disclaimer in our Terms of Service).

Your pet’s privacy is a core design principle. Insights should never come at the cost of your data leaving your device.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

CompAnimal primarily stores your data locally on your device using Apple’s SwiftData framework. Your pet’s health records, expenses, journal entries, and media remain on your device unless you choose to enable cloud synchronization.

5.2 iCloud Synchronization

If you enable iCloud sync, your data is stored in your personal iCloud account using Apple’s CloudKit private database:

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple
Only you (and family members you explicitly invite) can access your data
CompAnimal has no server-side access to your iCloud data
You can disable iCloud sync at any time in Settings

5.3 Security Measures

Encryption of cloud-synced data via Apple’s CloudKit
Local data protection using iOS hardware-level Data Protection
Encrypted backup archives when using the App’s backup and restore feature
Regular security reviews and adherence to Apple’s App Store security guidelines

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or your pet’s data to third parties.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

With your consent: when you explicitly choose to share pet profiles, care packages, posters, or media with family members, sitters, or via your device’s share sheet.
Family Groups: data in a Family Group is visible only to members you approve. Family sharing can operate over your local Wi‑Fi and/or your iCloud (see Sections 9–10).
Apple: for iCloud sync, governed by Apple’s privacy policy.
Apple WeatherKit: approximate coordinates only, for forecasts (no personal or pet data).
Legal requirements: if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

We do not use analytics providers, advertising networks, or data brokers. CompAnimal contains no ads and no ad-tracking SDKs.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and portability: export your data at any time via Settings → Backups/Export, in standard formats.
Correction: edit or update any pet profile or record directly within the App.
Deletion: delete individual records, pet profiles, or all of your data. Deletion is permanent. Deleting the App removes local data; iCloud data is managed via your iCloud settings.
Location opt-out: disable location access at any time in iOS Settings (nearby and Lost Pet features will be limited).
Notifications: customize or disable all local notifications in Settings.
iCloud sync: enable or disable cloud synchronization at any time (available to everyone, as the App is fully free).

8. Children’s Privacy

CompAnimal is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it. Users between 13 and 17 may use CompAnimal with parental or guardian consent.

9. Device Permissions

CompAnimal requests the following device permissions. All are optional and requested in context; you can deny or revoke any of them in iOS Settings, and the related feature will simply be unavailable.

Camera: capture photos/videos of your pets and scan documents.
Photo Library: import existing photos and save edited images.
Microphone: record audio notes and video with sound.
Speech Recognition: turn what you say into log entries, processed on-device; audio stays on your device.
Location (when in use): nearby vet search, walk/GPS tracking, lost-pet sightings, and approximate coordinates for weather.
Motion: improve activity and walk tracking.
Calendars: add vet visits and meetups to your calendar, if you choose.
Notifications: local reminders for meds, appointments, and feeding (scheduled on-device).
Local Network: discover family devices on the same Wi‑Fi for local sharing (see Section 10).
HealthKit (Apple Watch): if you start a walk or workout on Apple Watch and grant permission, the App records the session and, where you allow it, saves workouts to Apple Health. HealthKit data stays on your device and within Apple Health under your control; it is never transmitted to us or any third party, and is never used for advertising.

CompAnimal will never access these without your explicit permission.

Family and “nearby” sharing can work over your local Wi‑Fi using Apple’s peer-to-peer networking. When enabled, the App discovers other family devices on the same network to exchange pet activity updates directly between devices. This traffic stays on your local network and is not routed through any server of ours.

11. Third-Party Services

Apple iCloud / CloudKit: optional cloud synchronization and backup, governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy.
Apple WeatherKit: local weather forecasts from approximate coordinates; no personal or pet data is shared.
Apple Maps / MapKit: nearby pet services and veterinary clinic locator.
OpenStreetMap: the App’s bundled veterinary-directory dataset includes data © OpenStreetMap contributors, used under the Open Database License (ODbL). This data ships inside the App; your queries against it run on your device.

We do not share your personal data with advertising networks, data brokers, or social media platforms. CompAnimal contains no ads, no ad-tracking SDKs, and no analytics SDKs.

12. Data Retention

Local data: stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App.
iCloud data: retained in your iCloud account until you delete it or disable sync.
Backups: retained according to your backup settings.
App deletion: uninstalling CompAnimal removes locally stored data immediately; iCloud data must be managed through your iCloud account settings.

Because storage is your device and your iCloud, retention is under your control.

13. International Data Transfers

CompAnimal stores data locally on your device. If you enable iCloud synchronization, your data may be stored in Apple’s data centers in accordance with Apple’s data-handling practices. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data-protection laws, your use of iCloud sync is subject to Apple’s data-processing agreements and standard contractual clauses.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and disclose; to delete your personal information; to correct inaccurate information; to limit the use of sensitive personal information; and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. CompAnimal does not sell or “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise these rights, contact us (Section 16).

If you are in the EEA or United Kingdom, you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent. Legal basis for processing: (a) your consent, (b) contractual necessity to provide the App’s services, and (c) legitimate interests in improving and securing the App.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Support: saras.app.support@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

Thank you for trusting CompAnimal with your pet’s care.

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