Privacy Policy

App: DogGo
Developer: John Connolly
Contact: homeassistantjohn@gmail.com
Last updated: 27 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how DogGo ("the app", "we", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our dog-walking tracking application.

1. Information We Collect

Location Data

DogGo collects precise GPS location data while a walk is in progress, including when the app is in the background or the screen is locked. This data is used solely to record your walk route and calculate distance. Location data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

Account Information

If you create an account, we collect your email address and a hashed password via Firebase Authentication (Google LLC). This is used only to identify your account and is not shared with any other party.

Walk and Activity Data

Walk history (distance, duration, steps, route) is stored locally on your device using Hive, an on-device database. This data does not leave your device unless you explicitly share it.

Motion and Step Data

DogGo uses your device's motion sensors to count steps during a walk. This data is processed on-device only and is not transmitted anywhere.

Photos

If you set a profile picture, the image you select is stored locally on your device only.

2. Advertising

DogGo displays ads served by Google AdMob (Google LLC). AdMob may collect and use data to serve personalised advertisements in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalised ads in your device settings.

3. Crash Reporting

DogGo uses Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) to collect anonymous crash reports. These reports help us fix bugs and improve stability. Crash reports do not contain personally identifiable information.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any third parties, except as described above (Firebase Authentication, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google AdMob), each of which operates under their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Walk history and profile data are stored locally on your device and remain under your control. You can delete your account at any time from the Settings screen within the app. Deleting your account permanently removes your Firebase Authentication record and all locally stored data from your device.

6. Children's Privacy

DogGo is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at homeassistantjohn@gmail.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted at this URL with an updated date at the top. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
John Connolly
homeassistantjohn@gmail.com