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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Graphity AI. We understand that your pet is a cherished family member, and the health information you entrust to us is sensitive and important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our mobile application.

Graphity AI is a tool designed to help pet owners organize their pet's health information and understand potential symptoms. We are not a veterinary practice, and we do not provide medical advice. The information you store in our app is for your reference and to assist in conversations with your licensed veterinarian.

By using Graphity AI, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
Pet Profiles
  • Pet's name
  • Species, breed, and date of birth
  • Weight
  • Microchip number (optional)
  • Identification markings or colors
  • Photos of your pet
Health Information
  • Symptoms you log (including descriptions, duration, and severity)
  • Medications and dosages
  • Vaccination records you enter
  • Past illnesses, surgeries, or medical conditions
  • Allergies
  • Veterinarian information (name and clinic)
Uploaded Documents
  • Blood work reports and lab results
  • X-rays and diagnostic images
  • Veterinary discharge summaries
  • Prescription records
  • Invoices and receipts
  • Any other health-related documents you choose to upload

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data
  • App features you interact with
  • Time and duration of your sessions
  • Pages or screens viewed
  • Triage tools used
Device Information
  • Device model and operating system version
  • Unique device identifiers
  • IP address
  • App version
  • Crash logs and performance data

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If you contact our support team (e.g., via email), we may receive information through our customer support tools.

2. How We Collect Information

  • Direct Input: When you create pet profiles, log symptoms, or type information into forms.
  • Uploads: When you manually upload documents or images from your device.
  • Automatic Collection: Through app analytics tools that track usage patterns (anonymously).
  • Communications: When you email us or contact customer support.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate purposes:

3.1 To Provide Our Service

  • Create and manage your account and pet profiles
  • Store and organize your pet's health history
  • Display your uploaded documents within the app
  • Enable the triage feature to help you assess symptoms (this tool is informational only and not a substitute for veterinary care)
  • Allow you to access your information across multiple devices

3.2 To Improve Our App

  • Analyze usage patterns to understand how users interact with features
  • Identify and fix bugs or crashes
  • Improve the accuracy of our triage algorithms using anonymized and aggregated symptom data

3.3 To Communicate With You

  • Respond to your support requests or questions
  • Send important notices about app updates, terms changes, or security issues
  • With your consent, send reminders for medications or vet appointments (optional)

3.4 For Security and Legal Compliance

  • Protect against unauthorized access or misuse
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Enforce our terms of service

We do NOT use your pet's health information for advertising, marketing, or selling to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Protecting your pet's sensitive health information is our highest priority.

4.1 Encryption

  • In Transit: All data sent between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security) technology.
  • At Rest: Your data is encrypted when stored on our servers.

4.2 Access Controls

  • Your account is protected by the password you create.
  • We recommend using a strong, unique password.
  • You control who has access to your device and login credentials.

4.3 Security Measures

  • Regular security assessments of our systems
  • Limited employee access to user data (only when necessary for support or technical issues)
  • Secure cloud infrastructure provided by Digital Ocean, which maintains industry-standard security certifications

4.4 What We Cannot Guarantee

While we implement strong safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We share information only in these limited circumstances:

5.1 With Your Consent

  • If you choose to share a pet profile or document with your veterinarian or another person (e.g., via email or export), that sharing is initiated and controlled by you.

5.2 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party companies to help us operate our app:

  • Cloud Hosting: Digital Ocean stores your uploaded documents and data.
  • Analytics: Apple Store and Google Play Store help us understand app usage with anonymized data.

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data, use it only for the services they perform for us, and comply with applicable privacy laws.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or subpoena).

5.4 Business Transfers

If Graphity AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your information.

6.1 Access and Portability

  • You can view all your pet's profiles, symptoms, and documents directly within the app.
  • You may request a copy of your data in a portable format (e.g., ZIP file containing your pet's records) by contacting us.

6.2 Correction

  • You can edit or update your pet's information at any time within the app.
  • If you believe something is incorrect and cannot fix it yourself, contact us for assistance.

6.3 Deletion

  • Individual Documents: You can delete any uploaded document directly from the app.
  • Pet Profiles: You can remove a pet profile at any time.
  • Account Deletion:
    • All pet profiles and associated health records will be permanently removed from our active servers.
    • Some information may remain in encrypted backups for a limited period (up to 30 days) before being purged.

6.4 Withdrawing Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process data (e.g., for optional notifications), you may withdraw that consent at any time through your device settings or by contacting us.

6.5 Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of certain analytics tracking through your device settings (e.g., Limit Ad Tracking on iOS or Opt out of Ads Personalization on Android). Note that this does not affect the core functionality of the app.

6.6 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

6.7 GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide you with the service and for legitimate business purposes:

Data TypeRetention Period
Active account informationUntil you delete your account
Pet profiles and health recordsUntil you delete the profile or account
Uploaded documentsUntil you delete them or your account
Usage analyticsAnonymized and retained for up to 24 months
Backup copiesUp to 30 days after deletion
Support correspondenceUp to 3 years after resolution

When you delete information from our app, we follow a process to ensure it is securely removed from our systems. However, please note that deleted content may persist in encrypted backups for a limited time before being permanently erased.

8. Children's Privacy

Graphity AI is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. These servers may be operated by us or by our service providers.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection for your data through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Working with service providers who are Privacy Shield certified (where applicable) or who provide equivalent protections

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • We will notify you through the app (e.g., a pop-up notice) or via email
  • We may request that you review and acknowledge the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information about our privacy practices.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our app may contain links to external websites or services (e.g., veterinary clinics, pet health resources). This Privacy Policy applies only to Graphity AI. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: support@graphity.ai

Postal Address:

Graphity AI

529, 5/F, 19W, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong

Response Time: We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

13. Your Acceptance

By using Graphity AI, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our app. Your continued use of the app following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.