Privacy Policy
Dog Park is a focus app. We collect the minimum needed to make the app work and nothing else. No analytics. No ad tracking. No third-party data brokers.
What we collect
The app stores most data locally on your device. The exceptions are limited to features that need a server:
- Sign in with Apple — if you use Dog Park Rooms (parking with friends), Apple gives us a stable anonymous user ID and (optionally) an email relay address. We don't see your real Apple ID.
- Rooms data — your dog's name, breed key, and park status are written to our backend so room participants can see each other. This is deleted when you leave the room.
- Waitlist email — if you sign up on this website for early access, we store your email address and the date you signed up. That's it. We use it once: to email you when TestFlight opens. Then we delete it.
- Device data on your phone only — your dog's parametric seed, park sessions, streaks, items, and stats live in your local SwiftData store. They never leave the device unless you join a room.
What we don't collect
- No analytics. No usage tracking. No event funnels.
- No advertising IDs. No fingerprinting. No third-party trackers.
- No location, contacts, photos, or health data.
- No social graph beyond consent-based room participation.
Who can see your data
- You. All local data, always.
- Other participants in a Room you join — but only your dog's name, breed, and park status. Not your identity.
- Google Firebase, our backend provider, processes Rooms data on our behalf. Firebase's data handling is governed by Google's terms; we do not use any Firebase Analytics or Firebase Ads features.
- Apple processes Sign in with Apple. Apple does not share your real identity with us.
In-app purchases
If you buy gold packs through the in-app store, Apple processes the transaction. We receive a verification of purchase but never see your payment method, card details, or billing address. Apple's privacy policy covers that transaction.
Children
Dog Park is rated 4+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 beyond what's necessary for the app to function (Apple-anonymized sign-in and room participation). If you believe a child's data has been collected in error, contact us and we'll delete it.
Your rights
You can delete your account at any time from within the app (Settings → Sign Out → Delete Account). This removes your Firebase Auth record and any associated room participation data. Local data on your device is removed when you uninstall the app.
If you signed up for the waitlist, you can request deletion by emailing us.
Security
Data in transit uses TLS. Data at rest in Firestore is encrypted by Google. The local SwiftData store on your device is encrypted by iOS when the device is locked.
Changes to this policy
If we materially change this policy, we'll update the date at the bottom and, if you're on our waitlist or have signed in, email you. Continued use of the app after a change means you accept it.
Contact
Questions or requests: privacy@thedogpark.app