PawMode Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how PawMode ("App") handles information when you use the app on Apple platforms.
1. Data We Process
- Device information: device identifier (vendor ID) and device name, used for two-device pairing and identification.
- Thermal and battery data: device thermal state, battery level, and charging status, used to monitor vehicle conditions.
- Camera feed: the front-facing camera feed is displayed locally in Monitor mode and may be captured as snapshots when requested remotely. Video recordings are saved only to your device photo library.
- Location data: approximate location is used solely for language auto-detection via reverse geocoding. No precise location is tracked or stored remotely.
- CloudKit data: device pairing codes, thermal state, battery level, charging status, heartbeat timestamps, and display messages are synced between paired devices via Apple CloudKit.
- Purchase data: subscription and purchase status is processed through Apple StoreKit. We do not receive or store your payment details.
2. How Data Is Used
Data is used only to operate core app functionality: monitoring vehicle temperature, displaying reassurance messages, enabling two-device pairing and remote monitoring, and processing in-app subscriptions.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Device data is shared only between your own paired devices via Apple CloudKit. We do not share data with third parties for advertising.
4. Data Retention
CloudKit pairing records persist until you unpair devices or delete the app. Locally stored data (recordings, snapshots, settings) remains on your device until removed by you or by uninstalling the app.
5. Security
We rely on Apple platform protections, including app sandboxing and CloudKit encryption, to help protect data processed by the app.
6. Children's Privacy
PawMode is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children.
7. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top indicates the latest version.
8. Contact
Privacy requests and support: https://michelstorms.com/