Last updated: June 13, 2026
Dog Tick Scanner & Detector is an informational web and app experience created to help dog owners check possible ticks and fleas, compare visual examples, review risk notes, and follow safer next steps after walks. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be processed, how it may be used, and how users can request deletion of their data.
1. What this app does
Dog Tick Scanner & Detector provides educational content, photo-based visual comparison tools, tick and flea guide cards, checklist features, local risk notes, and prevention-related information for dog owners. The app is intended for general informational use only and does not provide veterinary diagnosis, medical treatment, or emergency advice.
2. Information we may process
The app may process limited information needed to provide its features, improve performance, and keep the service working correctly. Depending on how you use the app, this may include:
- Uploaded images: photos you choose to upload for visual tick or flea comparison.
- Technical data: device type, browser type, operating system, screen size, language settings, app version, and basic performance logs.
- Usage data: pages or screens viewed, buttons clicked, quiz answers, checklist interactions, and general feature usage.
- Approximate location or map-related data: only if a risk map or location-based feature is enabled and permission is granted by the user.
- Contact data: information you voluntarily provide when contacting support, such as your email address and message content.
3. Uploaded photos
If you upload a photo, it is used to show a preview and help you compare the image with common tick and flea examples. Do not upload photos that contain sensitive personal information, documents, faces, private addresses, or anything you do not want to share.
Uploaded photos are used only for the app feature you selected. We do not claim that photo comparison is a medical diagnosis. If a photo is unclear, if symptoms appear, or if you are unsure what you found, contact a veterinarian.
4. How information is used
Information may be used for the following purposes:
- to provide the app features and display relevant content;
- to show uploaded photo previews and visual comparison examples;
- to improve app design, speed, stability, and user experience;
- to understand which features are useful for users;
- to prevent abuse, errors, spam, or technical problems;
- to respond to support or privacy requests.
5. Analytics and performance tools
The app may use analytics or performance tools to understand general usage patterns, detect bugs, and improve the service. These tools may collect technical and usage data such as device information, app interactions, crash reports, and approximate location based on IP address. Analytics data is used in an aggregated or limited form where possible.
6. Cookies and local storage
The website version of the app may use cookies, browser storage, or similar technologies to remember preferences, store temporary quiz progress, improve loading, and support analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some features.
7. External links and third-party services
The app may contain links to third-party websites, product pages, app stores, maps, analytics providers, or other external services. When you leave our app or website, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination service apply. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
8. Data sharing
We do not sell users' personal information. Data may be shared only when needed to operate the app, use hosting or analytics services, comply with legal obligations, protect the service from abuse, or respond to a user request. Service providers are expected to process data only for the purpose of supporting the app.
9. Data retention
We keep information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Temporary technical logs, analytics data, support messages, and uploaded content may be retained for different periods depending on the feature, technical need, legal requirement, or security reason.
If the app does not require an account, most user activity is not connected to a registered profile. If you contact us directly, your message may be retained until the support request is resolved and for a reasonable period after that for security, recordkeeping, or legal purposes.
10. Data deletion requests
You may request deletion of personal data associated with your use of Dog Tick Scanner & Detector by contacting us at: [email protected].
In your request, please include enough information for us to identify the data you want deleted, such as the email address used to contact us, the approximate date of the request, or the feature involved. Do not send unnecessary sensitive information.
After receiving a deletion request, we will review it and delete applicable personal data unless we need to retain certain information for legitimate reasons such as security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or technical integrity. If we cannot delete specific data, we will explain the reason where required by law.
11. User rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of personal data, restriction of processing, objection to certain processing, or a copy of your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected].
12. Children's privacy
Dog Tick Scanner & Detector is intended for general audiences and dog owners. It is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
13. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information processed through the app. However, no website, app, server, or internet transmission is completely secure. Users should avoid uploading sensitive personal information or private documents.
14. Veterinary and medical disclaimer
The content in Dog Tick Scanner & Detector is informational only. It is not veterinary advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional care. If your dog has swelling, weakness, vomiting, breathing changes, fever-like behavior, severe irritation, unusual behavior, or repeated parasite problems, contact a veterinarian as soon as possible.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the “Last updated” date will be changed. Continued use of the app or website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
16. Contact
For privacy questions, support requests, or data deletion requests, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]