Privacy Policy

Introduction

Stubo Interactive ("we", "our", "us") operates the stubointeractive.com website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information:

• Contact information: If you contact us, we receive your name, email address, and message.
• Usage data: Basic server logs may include IP addresses and browser information for security purposes.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your enquiries
• Improve our services
• Protect against fraud and abuse

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights or safety

Local Storage (Your Device)

Our apps store data locally on your device using browser localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you sign in and enable cloud sync. Locally stored data includes:

• Dog profiles: Names, breeds, dates of birth, weights, photos
• Health records: Vaccinations, vet visits, medications, attachments
• App settings: Dark mode, weight unit, daily tips preference
• Cookie consent choice

You can delete all local data at any time via the "Delete All Data" option in app settings.

Cloud Storage (Our Servers)

If you sign in with Google, your app data is synced to our cloud database (Cloudflare D1) so you can access it across devices. Cloud-stored data includes:

• Google account info: Name, email address (used for authentication only)
• Synced app data: Dog profiles, health records, settings — the same data stored locally
• Contact submissions: Name, email, message, and any error logs you choose to send
• Login attempts: IP address and timestamp (for rate limiting and security)

You can delete all cloud data at any time via "Delete All Data" in app settings, which removes both local and server-side data.

Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

• Contact submissions: Automatically deleted after 12 months
• Cloud-synced app data: Retained until you delete it or request deletion
• Login attempt records: Automatically deleted after 90 days
• Analytics data: Retained by Google for 14 months (if you consent to analytics cookies)

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies on our website. Essential cookies are required for the site to function. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) are only used if you consent via our cookie banner.

When you consent to analytics cookies, we collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, device type, and approximate location. IP addresses are anonymised. We do not use this data to identify individuals.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time on our Cookie Policy page.

Advertising

Our websites and apps display advertisements to support our free services:

• Google AdSense: Our websites display ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalised ads via Google's Ad Settings.
• Google AdMob: Our mobile app displays ads via Google AdMob (free tier only). AdMob may collect device information to serve relevant ads. Premium and ad-free users do not see ads.

See Google's privacy policy for details on how Google handles advertising data.

Affiliate Links

Our websites and apps contain affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our affiliate partners include:

• Amazon Associates: We are a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.
• Awin: We partner with advertisers through the Awin affiliate network (e.g. pet insurance providers). Awin may use cookies to track referrals. See Awin's privacy policy for details.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations. We only link to products and services we believe are relevant and useful.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use:

• Cloudflare: For hosting and security. Subject to Cloudflare's privacy policy.
• Google Fonts: For typography. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
• Google Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics (with your consent). Subject to Google's privacy policy. IP anonymisation is enabled.
• Google Sign-In: For authentication in our apps. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
• Google AdSense: For serving display ads on our websites. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
• Google AdMob: For serving ads in our mobile app (free tier only). Subject to Google's privacy policy.
• Amazon Associates: For affiliate product links. Subject to Amazon's privacy policy.
• Awin: For affiliate advertising links. Subject to Awin's privacy policy.

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (including Google and Cloudflare) are based in the United States. Where your data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area, these providers use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms to protect your data in compliance with UK GDPR.

Data Controller

Stubo Interactive is the data controller for personal data collected through our website and apps. We are a sole trader based in the United Kingdom. As a small business processing minimal personal data, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. For data protection enquiries, please contact us.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you accept optional cookies (analytics, advertising), contact us, or sign in to sync your data
• Contract: When we provide our app services to you (e.g. cloud sync for signed-in users)
• Legitimate interests: For security, fraud prevention, service improvement, and maintaining our services

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (e.g. via cookie settings)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one month.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection authority.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us.