Privacy Policy
The Animalists, India's emergency welfare network for animals (https://theanimalists.in). We are committed to transparency in how your data is collected, used, and protected during animal rescue coordination.
What we collect
Your mobile number, your approximate or exact location when you report an animal or use "Use my current location", photos and details you upload about an animal, your name and email if you sign in with Google, and basic device and usage data.
Why we collect this information
To log rescue cases, match them with nearby verified responders, and let responders contact you about a case.
Public information & Media safety
Photos and case details you post are visible to everyone. Do not upload photos showing people's faces, house numbers or vehicle number plates.
Mobile number confidentiality
Not shown publicly. It is shared only with the responder or administrator handling your case.
Google sign-in scopes
We receive only your name, email and profile picture to create your account. We do not read your Gmail or contacts.
Services we use
Supabase (data and authentication), Cloudflare (hosting), Google Maps (location search and maps).
No sale of personal data
We do not sell your personal data.
Retention and deletion requests
You can ask us to delete your account and data by emailing heyaprabhu@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Security
We use reasonable technical measures, but no online service is completely secure.
Children's privacy
The service is not meant for children under 13.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy and will change the date above.
Contact
For questions, feedback, or data requests, contact: heyaprabhu@gmail.com
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