Privacy Policy — MyBuddyDiary

Last updated: 20/11/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how CSMGAUSSIN / MYBUDDYDIARY, a company based in France, collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when using the MyBuddyDiary application and its associated services (hereinafter “the Service”). We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French law.

1. Data Controller

CSMGAUSSIN / MYBUDDYDIARY - France

Email: contact@mybuddydiary.com

2. Data Collected

We collect only the data necessary for the operation of the Service.

2.1. Data provided by you.

Name, first name (optional)
Email address
Profile photo (optional)
Information about your animals: name, age, breed, photos, characteristics
Published content (posts, photos, comments)
Data related to a professional account (if applicable): business address, establishment name, professional number

2.2. Automatically collected data

Unique device identifier
Technical data: device model, OS, app version
Log data
IP address (anonymized whenever possible)

2.3. Location data. If you enable map or proximity features, we collect:

Your approximate or precise location
Locations associated with your content (if you choose to add them). You can disable location services at any time in your device settings.

3. Purpose of Processing

Your data is used to:

Provide and personalize the application
Create and manage your account
Display animals, users or content near you
Allow the publication of content (photos, text, videos)
Allow professionals to present their activity
Ensure platform security and prevent misuse
Communicate with you (support, notifications, important information)
Improve the Service and fix technical issues

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the basis of:

Your consent (geolocation, published content, photos)
Performance of the contract (creation and management of the user account)
Our legitimate interest (security, abuse prevention, app improvement)
Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

We only share your data with:

Technical service providers (hosting, storage, email delivery, analytics)
Professionals if you voluntarily choose to contact them via the app
Competent authorities in case of legal obligation or judicial request

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained:

As long as your account is active
Up to 12 months after account deletion (unless a legal obligation requires otherwise)
Published content may remain anonymized after account deletion, unless otherwise requested

You may request its deletion at any time (see section 9).

7. Security

We apply technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

Encryption
Secure storage
Restricted access
Protection against unauthorized access

No system is completely invulnerable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Minors

MyBuddyDiary is reserved for users aged 15 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 15.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights:

Right of access (to know what data is stored)
Right of rectification
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Right to object
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights: contact@mybuddydiary.com

You may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL.

10. Transfers Outside the EU

Some data may be transferred outside the European Union via our service providers. In such cases, we ensure that the countries or providers offer a level of protection compliant with the GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses, adequate countries, etc.).

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

MyBuddyDiary may use:

Technical cookies
Audience measurement cookies
Mobile technical identifiers

You can disable these technologies in your device settings.

12. Changes to the Policy

We may modify this Policy if necessary. You will be informed in case of significant changes. The most recent version is always available in the application.

13. Contact

For any questions: contact@mybuddydiary.com