Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Section 1 — Introduction

PawLedger (the "App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use this pet health tracking app.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

The App is a standalone mobile application for personal use. All data is processed and stored locally on your device.

Section 2 — Information We Do Not Collect

The App is designed with privacy in mind. By default, we do not collect, transmit, or store:

Optional account creation (for OS transfer only): The App uses anonymous authentication by default — no account creation is required to use the App. If you choose to create an account in order to transfer your Pro subscription to a different operating system (e.g. Android to iPhone), you may voluntarily provide an email address. This data is processed by Firebase Authentication (Google LLC). See Section 5 for details.

Your pet health data is private and stored only on your device. It is never sent to our servers.

Section 3 — Local Data Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device in a SQLite database and SharedPreferences:

The following data is managed externally (not stored solely on your device):

Your pet health records are never transmitted outside your device unless you explicitly export them.

Section 4 — Data Encryption

The App offers an encrypted backup feature. When creating a backup:

Important: The backup file contains both your data and the encryption key. Do not store backup files in publicly accessible locations (e.g., public cloud folders). You are responsible for managing your backup files securely.

Section 5 — Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services, which may collect information independently:

A. App Stores (Apple App Store / Google Play Store)

B. RevenueCat (Subscription Management)

The App uses RevenueCat, Inc. to manage and validate Pro subscriptions. RevenueCat acts as an intermediary between the App and the App Stores to provide reliable receipt validation and cross-platform subscription tracking.

Information RevenueCat receives:

Information RevenueCat does not receive:

RevenueCat's privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

C. Firebase Authentication (Google LLC)

The App uses Firebase Authentication to provide anonymous authentication by default and optional account creation for Pro subscription transfer across platforms.

By default (anonymous mode):

If you choose to create an account (for OS transfer only):

Firebase Authentication's privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

D. Device Operating System

Section 6 — Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.

We do not share data with third parties except:

Since we do not collect personal data on our servers, there is generally no data to share in most situations.

Section 7 — Analytics and Crash Reporting

The App does not include:

Note on Firebase: The App uses Firebase Authentication only — not Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, or any other Firebase product. No usage data, session data, or crash reports are sent to Firebase.

However, if enabled in your device settings, the OS may automatically collect crash diagnostic information. To disable:

Section 8 — Children's Privacy

The App is not specifically directed at children under 13. While the App does not collect personal information, parents or guardians should supervise use by minors. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take prompt action.

Section 9 — Data Retention and Deletion

Your pet health data remains stored locally on your device until you:

Important: Uninstalling the App permanently deletes all local data. Create a backup before uninstalling if you wish to retain your records.

Account data (if you created an account): Your Firebase Authentication account (email address and anonymous UID) can be deleted by contacting us at the address listed in Section 17. Upon request, we will delete your Firebase account and associated RevenueCat data. Note that deleting your account will permanently remove the link between your subscription and your account; subscription history managed by the App Stores cannot be deleted by us.

Anonymous sessions (no account created) do not store any personal data on our servers.

Section 10 — Data Security

Security measures in place to protect local data:

However, no system is completely secure. Risks such as device theft, malware, and OS vulnerabilities exist. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device.

Section 11 — International Data Transfers

Your pet health records are stored locally on your device and are not transferred internationally.

The following data may be transferred internationally by third-party services:

By using these features, you consent to the transfer of applicable data to these services as described in their respective privacy policies.

Section 12 — Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

Since health data is stored locally on your device, data subject access requests (GDPR, CCPA) do not apply to pet records — they are already under your control on your device. For account data held by Firebase, you may request deletion as described in Section 9.

Section 13 — California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Since PawLedger does not collect personal information on servers, does not sell personal information, and stores all data locally on your device, most CCPA provisions do not apply to our operations.

Section 14 — European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

Since we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, our GDPR obligations are minimal. All data is on your device under your control. For data related to App Store or Google Play, please contact Apple or Google directly.

Section 15 — Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. For material changes, we will notify you through an app update. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We will not reduce your privacy rights without your explicit consent.

Section 16 — Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for:

Section 17 — Contact

For privacy-related requests including account deletion, data access, or questions about this policy, please contact us through the contact page or the App Store listing.