WalkiePuppy Privacy Policy
Welcome to download, install, and use the mobile application WalkiePuppy, developed by Beijing Fubian Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company” or “we/us”). This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “the Policy”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information. Please read and fully understand the contents of this Policy before using this application. Unless you agree to this Policy, you do not have the right to download, install, or use this application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you register an account, use our services, or interact with us, we may collect the following personal information:
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Login Information: When logging in through a Google account, WeChat account, or Apple account, we collect login-related information such as your account ID and authentication token.
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Step Count Data:
- iOS Devices: By linking with the iPhone Health App (Apple Health), we collect your step count data.
- Android Devices: By linking with Google Fit, we collect your step count data.
The collection of this data only occurs after you have actively authorized it.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect some non-personally identifiable information, such as:
- Log Data: Includes your access times, accessed pages, click records, etc.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Used to enhance user experience and analyze user behavior.
2. Purpose of Using Information
We collect and use your information primarily for the following purposes:
- Providing and Maintaining Services: Including user login, account management, step count recording, pet nurturing, and other core functionalities.
- Improving User Experience: By analyzing usage data, we optimize and enhance application features.
- Social Interaction: Supporting adding friends, comparing feeding amounts, pet battles, and other social features.
- Marketing and Promotion: Pushing relevant event information, introducing new features, etc. (if you agree).
- Security and Protection: Protecting the security of the application and user information, preventing fraud and abuse.
- Legal Compliance: Complying with relevant laws and regulations.
3. Information Storage and Protection
3.1 Information Storage
We will retain your personal information reasonably as required by laws, regulations, and contract purposes. After achieving the purpose of using the information, we will promptly delete your personal information unless otherwise required by laws and regulations.
3.2 Information Security
We implement various security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction, including but not limited to:
- Technical Measures: Data encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.
- Administrative Measures: Internal access controls, security training, employee confidentiality agreements, etc.
- Physical Measures: Physical security protection of data centers.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
To provide and improve our services, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers, such as cloud service providers, payment processing agencies, etc. These third parties may only use your information according to our instructions and must comply with confidentiality obligations.
4.2 Legal Requirements
In the following circumstances, we may disclose your personal information:
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Such as requests from government departments, investigations by judicial authorities, etc.
- Protecting Rights: Protecting our rights, property, or the safety of users.
- Emergency Situations: In emergencies, to protect the life and safety of users or the public.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of company mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, or other business transactions, we may transfer your personal information, provided that the new entity continues to comply with the terms of this Privacy Policy.
5. User Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time, and you can restrict or oppose the processing of certain information. Specific rights include but are not limited to:
- Right of Access: The right to view the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: The right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information (except where laws and regulations require otherwise).
- Right to Restrict Processing: The right to restrict our processing of your personal information.
- Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to transfer it to a third party.
How to Exercise Your Rights
You can exercise the above rights in the following ways:
- Contact our customer service team by sending an email to: feedback@mutacore.com.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use Cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your device to enhance your user experience and analyze the usage of the application. You can refuse Cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your use of certain features.
6.1 Purpose of Using Cookies
- User identification, login status management.
- User behavior analysis and service optimization.
6.2 Methods to Refuse Cookies
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to manage the use of Cookies in the settings. You can choose to refuse all Cookies or accept only specific types of Cookies.
- Consequences of Refusing Cookies: If you choose to refuse Cookies, you may not be able to use certain features or may need to log in frequently.
7. Protection of Minors’ Privacy
This application is intended only for users who are 18 years of age or older or who possess full civil capacity. Minors must use this application under the guidance and consent of a guardian. We do not intentionally collect personal information of minors, and if we discover that a minor’s information has been collected, we will immediately delete it.
8. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be published within the application and will indicate the effective date. We recommend that you review it regularly to understand how we protect your information. If you continue to use the application after the Privacy Policy has been updated, it will be considered that you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you need to exercise your rights, please contact us in the following ways:
- Company Name: Beijing Fubian Technology Co., Ltd.
- Contact Email: feedback@mutacore.com
Thank you for trusting and using WalkiePuppy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing high-quality services.