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Privacy Policy

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

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use AlienKeeper ("Service").

By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.

Contact Information: Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

• Email address
• Password (stored using secure hashing)
• Username
• Timezone

Pet and Care Data:

• Pet species, names, descriptions
• Pet settings (Feeding and watering schedules etc.)
• Pet activities (such as molts, sheds, notes etc.)
• Photos you upload
• Custom reminders and schedules

Community Content:

• Space-sharing requests and messages
• Comments and interactions with other users
• Any other content you post in community features

Payment Information:

• Processed by third-party payment processors (we do NOT store full credit card numbers)
• Billing address and email
• Transaction history

Support Communications:

• Messages you send to customer support
• Feedback and survey responses

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Information:

• Device type, operating system, browser type
• IP address and approximate location (city/country level)
• Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Click patterns and navigation paths

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

• Session cookies (essential for login)
• Preference cookies (remember settings)
• Analytics cookies (understand usage patterns)

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Payment processors (transaction status, fraud prevention data)
• Analytics services (aggregated usage statistics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide the Service:

• Create and manage your account
• Store your pet care data
• Send reminders and notifications
• Enable community features
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Provide customer support

Improve the Service:

• Analyze usage patterns and feature adoption
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features
• Optimize performance

Communicate with You:

• Service announcements and updates
• Billing notifications
• Respond to support requests
• Send account security alerts
• Marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)

Legal and Security:

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect rights, property, and safety

With Your Consent: Any other purposes with your explicit permission.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Service, including (for example):

• Cloud hosting providers (such as DigitalOcean, Backblaze, AWS)
• Payment processors (such as Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
• Email service providers (such as Amazon SES)
• Analytics services (Google)
• Backup and security services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Community Features: Information you voluntarily post in community features (shared spaces and animals) is visible to other users as intended by the feature's functionality.

Business Transfers: If we merge with, are acquired by, or sell assets to another company, your information may be transferred. We'll notify you before this happens.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to:

• Comply with valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against fraud or security threats
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of users or the public

With Your Consent: Any other sharing with your explicit permission.

Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share statistical or aggregated information that cannot identify you personally (e.g., "70% of users track feeding schedules").

5. Data Storage and Security

Where We Store Data:

• Primary servers: United States
• Backup storage: United States
• Payment data: Stored by payment processors in their secure systems

Security Measures:

• Industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL for data in transit)
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication
• Automated backups with encryption
• Regular security assessments

No Guarantee: While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You use the Service at your own risk.

Your Responsibility:

• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Use a strong, unique password
• Enable two-factor authentication when available
• Log out of shared devices
• Report suspicious activity immediately

6. Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your information as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service.

Deleted Accounts: After account deletion:

• Most data is deleted within 30 days
• Some data may be retained longer for:
  • Legal compliance (tax records, transaction history)
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Backup systems (deleted within 90 days)
  • Legitimate business purposes

Specific Retention Periods:

• Transaction records: 7 years (tax/legal requirements)
• Support tickets: 3 years
• Security logs: 1 year
• Anonymous analytics: Indefinitely

Legal Holds: We may retain data longer if required by law or legal process.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Management

• Access Your Data: View and manage your pet data.
• Update Information: Edit account details, pet records, and preferences anytime.
• Delete Your Account: Request account deletion through settings or by contacting [email protected]. This deletes most data within 30 days (see Section 6 for exceptions).
• Export Your Data: Download your data in a portable format (JSON) before account deletion (by contacting [email protected]).

7.2 Communication Preferences

Email Notifications:

• Opt out of marketing emails (link in every email)
• Cannot opt out of essential service emails (security alerts, billing notifications)

Push Notifications: Manage through device settings or in-app preferences.

7.3 Cookie Preferences

Manage cookies through browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent login and core functionality.

7.4 Marketing Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in each message, or contact [email protected]. This doesn't affect transactional emails.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights:

8.1 Right to Know

You can request:

• Categories of personal information collected
• Sources of information
• Business purposes for collection
• Categories of third parties we share with
• Specific pieces of information we hold about you

8.2 Right to Delete

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).

8.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do NOT sell your personal information. You do not need to opt out.

8.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

8.5 How to Exercise Rights

• Email: [email protected] with subject "CCPA Request"
• Include: Your name, email, account email (if different), and specific request
• Verification: We may ask for information to verify your identity before processing requests.
• Response Time: We'll respond within 45 days (may extend by 45 days if needed; we'll notify you).
• Authorized Agents: You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We'll require proof of authorization.

8.6 California "Shine the Light" Law

You may request information about data shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes (we don't do this, but you can confirm by contacting us).

8.7 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals because there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.

9. Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: The Service is not intended for children under 13.

No Knowing Collection: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Parental Notice: If we learn that we've collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

If You're a Parent: If you believe your child under 13 has provided information to us, contact [email protected] immediately.

Users Under 18: If you're between 13-17, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

10. International Users

Primary Audience: The Service is primarily intended for users in the United States.

Data Transfers: If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using the Service, you consent to this transfer and processing.

Note: We do not currently offer specific protections for EU data (GDPR). If you are in the EU, do not use this Service. We may add GDPR compliance in the future if we expand to European markets.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services:

Not Our Responsibility:

• We don't control third-party privacy practices
• Their privacy policies apply to their services
• Review their policies before providing information

Examples:

• Payment processors (Stripe, Paddle, etc.)
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Future authentication providers (Google, Apple sign-in)

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or Service features.

Notice of Changes:

• Material changes: 14 days' notice via email
• Minor changes: Posted on this page with updated "Last Updated" date

Acceptance: Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree, stop using the Service and delete your account.

Version History: We maintain dated versions of this policy for your reference (available upon request).

13. Data Breach Notification

In Case of Breach: If we experience a data breach affecting your personal information, we will:

• Investigate and contain the breach
• Notify affected users within 72 hours where feasible and required by law
• Provide information about what data was affected
• Explain steps we're taking to address the breach
• Suggest steps you can take to protect yourself

Your Actions: If notified of a breach, immediately:

• Change your password
• Monitor your account for suspicious activity
• Review connected payment methods
• Contact us with questions

14. Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Keep your account secure
• Not share your password
• Notify us of unauthorized access
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not violate others' privacy through community features

15. Contact Us

Questions or Concerns: Contact us about this Privacy Policy:

Email: [email protected]

• For CCPA Requests: Use subject line "CCPA Request"
• For Data Deletion: Use subject line "Delete My Account"
• For General Privacy Questions: Use subject line "Privacy Inquiry"

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 14 business days.