Publication date: 19/01/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Animor (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. By using Animor, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
Animor is operated by:
Animor
Hedwig-Porschűtz-Straße, Berlin, Germany
Email: info@animorapp.com
For the purposes of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018,
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
For the purposes of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK),
Animor is the data controller of your personal data.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Account Information
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Name, Surname and username
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Email address
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Password (encrypted)
Pet Profiles
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Pet name
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Pet type (dog, cat, etc.)
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Photos
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General details you choose to share
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Pet healty information
User Content
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Photos, posts, comments, messages
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Public profile information
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Likes or interactions
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Any other content you upload voluntarily
Device and Technical Data
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Device type, OS version
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IP address
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App usage statistics
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Crash logs and diagnostic data
Location Data (if enabled)
We may process approximate or precise location if:
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You enable location permissions
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You use features such as “find nearby pet owners”
You can disable location sharing at any time.
Communication Data
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Messages or reports sent to support
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Email communications
We do not collect payment information because Animor currently has no payments or subscriptions.
2. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data for the following purposes, as allowed by UK GDPR:
Service Operation
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Creating and managing your account
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Allowing you to post content
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Displaying profiles, pets, and posts
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Connecting you with other Users
App Functionality
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Location-based features
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Recommendations
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Account recovery
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Technical support
Safety and Moderation
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Detecting illegal or harmful content
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Preventing misuse or abuse
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Responding to reports and complaints
Improvement of Animor
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Analytics to understand app performance
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Feature testing and updates
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Bug detection
Legal Compliance
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Responding to lawful requests
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Maintaining security and integrity
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Complying with data protection regulations
We do not sell personal data.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, EU GDPR and Türkiye (KVKK) we rely on the following lawful bases:
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Contract: To provide the Animor service you sign up for
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Legitimate Interest: Improve features, ensure safety, prevent misuse
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Consent: For optional features such as location services
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Legal Obligation: When required by law enforcement or regulators
You may withdraw consent at any time for consent-based features.
4. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:
Service Providers (Processors)
Such as:
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Cloud hosting
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Analytics tools
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Email delivery services
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Error-logging services
They may only process your data under our instruction.
Other Users
When you post content, it may be visible to:
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Other Animor users
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Public users (if you have public settings)
Legal Authorities
If required by:
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Court orders
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Government or regulatory inquiries
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Investigations of illegal activity
We do not share your data with advertisers at this time.
5. International Data Transfers
Animor may store or process data outside the UK, EU and Türkiye.
Where this happens, we use lawful safeguards such as:
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Adequacy decisions
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Secure encrypted hosting environments
You can request details by contacting us.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for:
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Operating your account
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Providing the Service
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Legal or security requirements
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Resolving disputes
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Maintaining backups
When you delete your account:
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Most data is deleted immediately
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Backup copies may remain for up to 30–90 days
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Some minimal logs may be retained for security obligations
7. Cookies and Tracking
Animor may use:
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Device identifiers
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Analytics SDKs
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Crash reports
These help us improve performance and stability.
You can check details from here: Cookie Policy
8. Children’s Privacy
Animor is designed for users aged 13 and above.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If you believe a child under 13 is using the app, contact info@animorapp.com and we will delete the account.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
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Right of Access – request your personal data
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Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate data
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Right to Erasure – delete your data
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Right to Restriction – limit processing
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Right to Object – object to certain processing
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Right to Portability – request data in a structured format
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Right to Withdraw Consent – for optional features
To exercise these rights, contact: info@animorapp.com
You also have the right to complain belows:
UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
The data protection authority in Germany (Landesdatenschutzbehörde)
Personal Data Protection Authority in Türkiye (KVKK)
Or your local EU supervisory authority
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:
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Encrypted passwords
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Data encryption at rest and in transit
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Limited access controls
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Secure hosting environments
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Regular monitoring
No system is completely secure, and you use the Service at your own risk.
11. Account Deletion
You may delete your account at any time via the app or by emailing info@animorapp.com.
Upon deletion:
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Your profile and pet data are removed
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Public posts may be anonymized
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Copies may persist temporarily in backups
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to:
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Reflect new features
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Comply with legal requirements
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Improve transparency
We will notify users of significant changes.
Continued use of Animor after updates means acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact:
Animor
Email: info@animorapp.com