1. Introduction
Avorka ("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 pet care management application.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Email address and display name when you create an account
- Authentication data through Firebase (Google OAuth or email/password)
- Pet information you provide (names, species, health details)
- Household and routine data you create
Automatically Collected Information
- Device and browser information
- IP address and general location
- Usage patterns and interaction data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Avorka service
- Process your account registration and authentication
- Enable household collaboration and pet sitter access
- Send service-related communications
- Improve and optimize our application
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information includes:
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide the service you requested
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
- Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving our service
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws
5. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Household members: Other users you invite to your household
- Service providers: Firebase (authentication), database hosting, and infrastructure providers
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Your Rights
For All Users
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
Additional Rights (GDPR - EU/EEA Users)
- Data portability
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze usage.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication through Firebase, and access controls.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account at any time.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Children's Privacy
Avorka is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12. 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 Privacy Policy on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@avorka.app