Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PurrPilot ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

2. Information We Access

Location Data

PurrPilot accesses your device's location services to:

• Determine your current location for route planning
• Find nearby cat-friendly stops, veterinary clinics, pet stores, and fuel stations
• Calculate distances and travel times

Your location is processed locally on your device and through Apple's MapKit and Google Maps Platform services to provide mapping and navigation features. We do not store your location history on our servers.

Search Queries

When you search for destinations, these queries are processed through Apple's MapKit services or Google Places API (depending on your selected navigation option) to provide search results. We do not store your search history.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

PurrPilot does not collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Account credentials or passwords
• Location history or travel patterns
• Device identifiers for tracking purposes
• Analytics or usage data to external servers
• Any information about your cats or pets

4. Third-Party Services

PurrPilot uses the following mapping and location services:

Apple Services

PurrPilot uses Apple's mapping services as the default navigation option:

• Apple MapKit: For maps, route calculation, and place searches.
• Apple Maps: For turn-by-turn navigation when you tap to get directions.

Apple's handling of this data is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

Google Maps Platform

PurrPilot also integrates with Google Maps Platform APIs as an alternative navigation option:

• Google Maps SDK: For displaying interactive maps, route visualization, and location markers within the app.
• Google Directions API: For calculating optimal driving routes between your starting point and destination.
• Google Places API: For searching destinations and finding nearby cat-friendly stops, veterinary clinics, pet stores, rest areas, and fuel stations along your route.

When using Google Maps features, your location data and search queries are transmitted to Google's servers. Google's handling of this data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.

We do not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

5. Data Storage

PurrPilot stores minimal data locally on your device:

• App preferences and settings
• Recent searches (stored locally for your convenience)

This data never leaves your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the app.

6. Data Security

Since we don't collect or store your data on external servers, there is no risk of your information being compromised through a data breach on our systems. All processing happens locally on your device or through Apple's and Google's secure services.

7. Children's Privacy

PurrPilot does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age. The app is designed for general audiences and does not require any personal information to function.

8. Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Location Access: You can enable or disable location services for PurrPilot at any time through your device's Settings.
• Data Deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.
• Opt-Out: Since we don't collect data, there's nothing to opt out of.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: support@purrpilot.com