Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2026

Doxie ("we," "our," or "us") operates a mobile application designed to connect dachshund owners, breeders, rescues, and service providers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Doxie app.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location (city or general area)
• Account login credentials

Profile & Account Data

• Personal profiles
• Company profiles (breeders and rescues only)
• Dog profiles (including age, breed, and optional vet, groomer, and trainer information)

User-Generated Content

• Messages and chats between users
• Photos, videos, and listings
• Reviews, comments, and posts

You are responsible for the content you share through the app.

Payment Information

Payments are processed through third-party providers (such as Stripe). We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

Location Data

• Show nearby events
• Connect users with local services, breeders, and rescues

We do not collect precise GPS location unless explicitly permitted by you.

Usage & Device Data

• Device type and operating system
• App usage activity
• Log and diagnostic data

2. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your account
• Connect users with breeders, rescues, services, and events
• Enable messaging and communication
• Process payments and transactions
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Monitor, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and safety issues
• Enforce our terms and policies

3. How We Share Your Information

Other Users

• Your profile, listings, and content are visible to other users
• Messages are shared with intended recipients

Service Providers

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or platform. We do not sell your personal data.

4. User-Generated Content & Moderation

• You are responsible for the content you upload or share
• We reserve the right to review, remove, or restrict content that violates our policies
• We may monitor content and activity to maintain a safe environment

5. Data Retention

• Provide and operate the app
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

6. Your Rights & Choices

• Update or edit your profile at any time
• Delete your account through the app settings
• Opt out of certain notifications

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Doxie is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Third-Party Services

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• Analytics tools
• Hosting providers

These services have their own privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@doxiecommunity.com
• Company Name: Doxie