Privacy Policies

Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important. Here are the privacy policies for all published applications.

Published Apps

🐱 Meow App

Status: Available on GitHub | Play Store: Coming Soon

The Meow App privacy policy covers data collection, usage, and protection for our cat breed showcase application.

View Meow App Privacy Policy

Upcoming Apps

💬 ChatGPT Clone

Status: In Development | Play Store: Q3 2025

Privacy policy will be published before Play Store release. This app will handle chat conversations and API communications with OpenAI services.

Key Privacy Aspects:

Chat history handling
OpenAI API integration
User preferences storage
Data retention policies

🌤️ Mitawi Weather App

Status: In Development | Play Store: Q4 2025

Key Privacy Aspects:

Location data usage
Weather API integration
Cache and storage policies
Third-party service integration

🪐 Planetanaka

Status: In Development | Play Store: Q1 2026

Privacy policy will be published before Play Store release. This educational app about planets will be designed for all ages.

Key Privacy Aspects:

Educational content delivery
Age-appropriate design
No personal data collection
COPPA compliance

Meow App Privacy Policy {#meow-app-policy}

🐱 Meow App - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 18, 2025

Last Updated: July 18, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Meow App (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. Meow App is developed by Daniel Monettelli and is designed to showcase adorable cat breeds and provide educational information about felines.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

Personal Information: We do not collect any personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses.
User Accounts: The app does not require user registration or account creation.
Location Data: We do not collect or access your device’s location information.
Device Information: We do not collect device-specific identifiers or hardware information.

2.2 Information We May Collect

App Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience.
API Requests: When you use the app, we make requests to TheCatAPI to fetch cat images and breed information. These requests do not include any personal information.
Crash Reports: Automatic crash reports may be generated to help us fix bugs and improve app stability.

3. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used solely for:

App Functionality: Displaying cat images and breed information from TheCatAPI.
Performance Improvement: Analyzing app usage patterns to enhance user experience.
Bug Fixes: Identifying and resolving technical issues.
Feature Development: Understanding which features are most popular to guide future development.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 TheCatAPI

Service: We use TheCatAPI (https://thecatapi.com/) to fetch cat images and breed information.
Data Sharing: We only share anonymous API requests with TheCatAPI. No personal information is transmitted.
Privacy Policy: Please review TheCatAPI’s privacy policy at their website for more information.

4.2 Analytics Services

Purpose: We may use anonymous analytics to understand app usage patterns.
Data: Only aggregated, non-personal usage statistics are collected.
Opt-out: You may disable analytics through your device settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: The app may store cached images and breed information locally on your device to improve performance.
Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect any data processed by the app.
Data Retention: Cached data is automatically cleared when you uninstall the app.

6. Children’s Privacy

Meow App is suitable for all ages, including children under 13. Since we do not collect any personal information, we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide.

No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect any personal information from children or adults.
Educational Content: The app provides educational content about cat breeds that is appropriate for all ages.
Safe Environment: The app does not contain chat features, social interactions, or user-generated content.

7. International Data Transfers

Since we do not collect personal information, there are no international data transfers of personal data. Any anonymous API requests to TheCatAPI are handled according to their privacy policy and terms of service.

8. Your Rights

Even though we don’t collect personal information, you have the following rights:

Access: You can request information about any data we might have.
Deletion: You can request deletion of any cached data by uninstalling the app.
Correction: Since we don’t store personal data, there’s nothing to correct.
Portability: Not applicable as we don’t collect personal data.

9. App Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

Internet Access: Required to fetch cat images and breed information from TheCatAPI.
Storage Access: May be used to cache images for better performance (optional).

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
Notify users through the app or our website if changes are significant.
Maintain previous versions for reference.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Meow App, please contact us:

Email: danielmonetelli@hotmail.com
GitHub: https://github.com/danielmonettelli/dotnetmaui-meow-app-oss
Website: https://monettellistudio.github.io

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - United States
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada
Privacy Act 1988 - Australia

13. Data Processing Lawful Basis

Under GDPR, our lawful basis for processing any data is:

Legitimate Interest: Improving app functionality and user experience.
Consent: Where applicable, for optional features like analytics.

Individual Privacy Policies for Each Project

Each application will have its own dedicated privacy policy tailored to its specific functionality and data requirements:

🐱 Meow App Privacy Policy

Complete policy available above - Covers TheCatAPI integration, image caching, and educational content.

💬 ChatGPT Clone Privacy Policy

Status: Will be published before Play Store release (Q3 2025)

This app will have its own dedicated privacy policy covering:

Chat message handling and storage
OpenAI API integration and data sharing
User preferences and settings
Conversation history management
Data retention and deletion policies

🌤️ Mitawi Weather App Privacy Policy

Status: Will be published before Play Store release (Q4 2025)

This app will have its own dedicated privacy policy covering:

Location data access and usage
Weather API integration (OpenWeatherMap)
Cached weather data storage
User location preferences
Third-party weather service data sharing

🪐 Planetanaka Privacy Policy

Status: Will be published before Play Store release (Q1 2026)

This app will have its own dedicated privacy policy covering:

Educational content delivery
Age-appropriate design and COPPA compliance
No personal data collection policy
Offline content storage
Child safety and privacy protection

Privacy Policy Development Process

For each new application, we follow this process:

Data Audit: Identify what data the app collects or accesses
Legal Review: Ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws
Stakeholder Review: Get feedback from users and privacy experts
Publication: Publish the privacy policy before app release
Updates: Regular review and updates as needed

Contact for Privacy Questions

For questions about any current or future privacy policy:

Email: danielmonetelli@hotmail.com
GitHub: https://github.com/danielmonettelli
Website: https://monettellistudio.github.io

Each application maintains its own privacy policy to ensure clarity and compliance with specific functionality requirements.