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    PetsApp Privacy Policy

    Last updated: October 2025

    This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how PetsApp Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects and uses personal data through our website petsapp.com (the “Site”) and our mobile applications available on iOS, Amazon, and Android (the “App”).

    We may update this Policy at any time. If changes are made, we’ll notify you before they take effect. If you continue to use the Site or App after the changes take effect, you agree to the updated Policy.


    1. Background

    1.1. Data Controller

    PetsApp Ltd Company number: 11502857 Flat 1, 168 Queens Road, London, United Kingdom, SE15 2HP 📞 +44 7422 942065 📧 hello@petsapp.com

    1.2. Data Protection Officer

    Thom Jenkins Office 406, Exmouth House, London, England, EC1R 0JH 📞 +44 7422 942065 📧 data@petsapp.com

    1.3. Compliance

    We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more information, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


    2. Your Use of the Site

    2.1. Information We Collect

    When using the Site, we may collect:

    • Your name, email, company name, job title, clinic details, and clinic website
    • Any additional contact details you provide (e.g., phone number)
    • Information collected via cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
    • Your location, if you choose to share it when searching for nearby clinics

    2.2. Legal Basis for Processing

    • Contractual necessity: to respond to demo requests or sign you up as a client
    • Consent: for cookies and any location data you choose to share

    2.3. How We Use the Information

    We use this data to:

    • Book demos and onboard clients
    • Analyze and improve the Site’s performance (e.g., via Google Analytics)

    3. Your Use of the App

    3.1. Information We Collect

    (a) Veterinary Clinic Clients

    • Contact name, email, address, and telephone number of the clinic

    (b) Veterinary Staff (Clinic End Users)

    • Name, email, job role, and clinic name
    • Verification details (e.g., RCVS registration)

    (c) Pet Owners

    • Direct sign-up: name, email, postcode, and pet details (type, breed, gender, DOB, weight, neuter status)
    • Clinic-invited sign-up: name and phone number (shared by your clinic)
    • Some fields may be pre-populated from clinic data; please review and update as needed

    (d) Appointment and Review Data

    • Appointment recordings (where applicable)
    • Optional reviews submitted after appointments

    3.2. Legal Basis for Processing

    Data TypeLegal Basis
    App usage and account setupContractual necessity
    Marketing communicationsConsent (by you or your clinic)
    Clinic-invited dataData processor relationship (clinic’s legal basis applies)
    Appointment recordingsLegitimate interest (liability and compliance)
    ReviewsConsent (voluntary submission)

    3.3. How We Use App Data

    We use your data to:

    • Manage App accounts and appointments
    • Provide App functionality and support
    • Send marketing communications (with consent)
    • Improve App experience and reliability
    • Prevent fraud or misuse
    • Conduct anonymised research and analytics
    • Share information with third parties as described below

    3.4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

    We may share data with:

    • Service providers listed in the Subprocessors section
    • Google, Facebook, and Apple (if you sign in via these services)
    • Professional advisors and regulators (as legally required)
    • Law enforcement, if required by law
    • Third parties in anonymised form, e.g., during mergers, acquisitions, or audits

    All sharing complies with applicable data protection laws.


    3.5. Links to Third-Party Sites

    Our Site and App may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Always review each site’s policy before providing personal data.


    3.6. Security

    We have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.


    3.7. Storage and Retention

    Your data is stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the EEA for as long as necessary to provide services. Appointment-related data is retained for 7 years to meet regulatory requirements. Some third-party partners may store data outside the EEA, under contracts ensuring adequate protection.

    You may request deletion of your data by emailing data@petsapp.com.


    3.8. Your Rights

    You may contact us (or the ICO) to:

    • Access your personal data
    • Correct inaccuracies
    • Request erasure or restrict processing

    Contact: data@petsapp.com


    PetsApp Subprocessors

    Last updated: October 2025

    The following third-party service providers (“Subprocessors”) may process personal data on our behalf. All subprocessors are subject to confidentiality, security, and data protection obligations under applicable law.

    Service ProviderCategoryPurpose of ProcessingData Location(s)
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud InfrastructureHosting and operating PetsApp’s application and databasesEEA (primary), Global redundancy
    Auth0 (by Okta)Authentication & SecurityUser authentication, authorization, and identity managementEEA (primary), US (backup)
    TwilioCommunication ServicesDelivery of SMS, voice, and video communicationsGlobal (including US)
    SendGrid (by Twilio)Communication ServicesTransactional and notification email deliveryGlobal (including US)
    BandwidthCommunication ServicesUS-specific SMS and telephony servicesUSA
    StripePayment ProcessingProcessing of payments, subscriptions, invoicing, and refundsGlobal (including EEA & US)
    AmplitudeAnalytics & MonitoringProduct usage analytics and behavioral insightsUS
    Elastic Cloud (Elasticsearch)Analytics & MonitoringSearch and indexing infrastructureEEA
    SentryAnalytics & MonitoringError tracking, crash reporting, and performance monitoringEEA (primary), US (fallback)
    Google BigQuery (Google Cloud Platform)Data Analytics & StorageData warehousing, analytics, and reportingEEA (primary), Global replication possible
    PlanetScaleDatabase ServicesManaged MySQL database hostingEEA
    National Veterinary Services (NVS)Fulfilment PartnerSupply chain and logistics for UK medication deliveryUK
    StannpMarketing & EngagementDirect mail printing and delivery (postcards, letters)UK / US
    Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)Development & Collaboration ToolsIssue tracking, product management, and documentationGlobal
    DeepgramAI & Machine LearningSpeech-to-text transcription for recorded audioGlobal
    OpenAI / Google GeminiAI & Machine LearningGenerative AI and language model-powered features (e.g., summarization, drafts)EEA (primary), US (model inference)

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