Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Pawgress is operated by Timelines LLC ("Pawgress," "we," "our," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how Pawgress collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our app or website. By using Pawgress, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use Pawgress:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Account credentials
  • User profile details

Pet & Breeder Information

  • Pet details
  • Breeding information
  • Shelter details
  • Pet media (images, videos)

Uploaded Content

  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Messages
  • Descriptions or notes

Device & Usage Data

  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Crash logs / errors
  • App usage statistics

Location Information

We may collect approximate location if you allow location permissions on your device.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • operate and maintain Pawgress
  • authenticate your account
  • enable chat and media sharing
  • improve user experience
  • personalize recommendations
  • provide customer support
  • ensure platform safety and compliance

We may use anonymized data for:

  • analytics
  • performance tracking
  • product improvement
  • AI model improvement (non-personal only)
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3. AI & Machine Learning

Certain features use artificial intelligence, including:

  • collar recognition
  • pet-based insights
  • content enhancement
  • optional automated suggestions

We do not use your personal profile data to train external AI systems. AI processing may occur in third-party cloud services consistent with data protection standards.

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4. Sharing & Third Parties

We may share limited data with:

  • cloud hosting providers
  • analytics services
  • payment processors
  • customer support tools

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

We may disclose information if required by:

  • legal process
  • law enforcement
  • regulatory requirements
  • safety concerns
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5. Communication Between Users

Messages exchanged inside Pawgress are private between users, but may be processed by our servers in order to:

  • enable real-time messaging
  • protect safety
  • enforce platform policies

We do not sell or publicly display your private conversations.

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6. Data Storage

User data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where we operate secure cloud services. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

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7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to:

  • remember login sessions
  • track usage analytics
  • improve performance

You may disable cookies through browser settings.

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8. Minors

Pawgress is not directed to children under 13. Minors under 18 may only use Pawgress under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If we learn we have collected data from a child without consent, we will delete it.

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9. Your Choices

You may:

  • update your account information
  • delete your content
  • request access to stored information
  • request account deletion

To request deletion, email: support@pawgressapp.com

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10. Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary to:

  • provide services
  • maintain records
  • comply with legal obligations

Upon account deletion, your user content and personal information may be permanently removed or anonymized, except where retention is required by law.

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11. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect data, including encryption, authentication, and secure hosting practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of Pawgress after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

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13. Contact

For questions or privacy requests, contact: