Platform Policies

Privacy Policies:

Effective date: 13/09/2025

1. Who We Are

The Rescue Dog Calm Plan is an online platform that helps rescue-dog owners improve their dogs’ wellbeing and confidence.

Our services include:

  • Behaviour & Wellness Tracking – Log daily scores for anxiety, eating, sleeping, playfulness, socialisation, and obedience, plus add journal entries and anxiety notes.

  • AI-Powered Coaching & Analysis – Receive personalised tips, progress reports, and forecasts based on your dog’s behaviour history.

  • Training Tools & Milestone Tracking – Build structured routines, celebrate achievements, and get guidance for common rescue-dog challenges.

  • Episodes & Learning Resources – Watch or read guided episodes that explain key rescue-dog topics, and browse downloadable information posters for quick reference.

  • Community Features – Connect with other adopters, share stories, comment on posts, and join discussions in a safe, moderated environment.

  • Account & Profile Options – Create a profile for yourself and your dog, customise privacy settings, upload avatars or cover images, and manage followers or connections.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use any part of The Rescue Dog Calm Plan platform, whether through a browser on desktop or mobile.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account info: email, encrypted password, display name, location, timezone

  • Dog profile: name, breed, age, rescue/adoption date, training goals, behavioural challenges

  • Behavioural data: daily 1-10 scores (anxiety, eating, sleeping, playfulness, socialisation, obedience), journal entries, anxiety notes, milestones, AI reports

  • Community & content: posts, comments, reactions, profile bio, avatar/cover images

  • Technical data: IP address, browser/device, session times, security logs

  • AI conversations: messages exchanged with the in-app assistant

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide personalised coaching, behavioural reports and forecasts via OpenAI’s API

  • Analyse trends to improve your dog’s wellbeing and training routines

  • Manage community features, messaging, and milestone badges

  • Keep accounts secure and recover data if needed

  • Operate and improve the platform (analytics, bug fixing)

4. Sharing & Third-Party Processing

We only share your information with trusted third parties that help us run The Rescue Dog Calm Plan platform. These services process data on our behalf under strict agreements and never gain ownership of your content.

  • OpenAI – Processes behavioural text and journal content to generate coaching tips, prompts, and reports.

  • Supabase – Provides hosting, authentication, database, and file storage for your account, behavioural data, episodes, and information posters.

  • Squarespace – Handles membership verification (if applicable) and hosts episodes, information posters, and dashboard content.

  • Zapier – Automates platform workflows, such as sending confirmation emails, syncing data between modules, and triggering AI analysis when you log behaviour.

We never sell your personal information.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Hosted on Supabase infrastructure (servers may be in the US)

  • Database protected by Row Level Security, encrypted connections, rate limiting, and password strength checks

  • File uploads stored in secure buckets with access controls

6. Retention & Deletion

  • Sessions, chats, and prompt cache: ~30 days

  • Behaviour logs, AI reports, profiles: kept until you delete them or request account deletion

  • Security/audit logs: retained for compliance

  • You can delete individual entries or request full account removal by emailing [privacy@yourdomain.com]

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Access, correct, or export your data

  • Delete your account and related data

  • Object to certain processing (e.g., AI analysis)

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data authority

8. Children’s Privacy

This service is designed for adults (dog owners). We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you think a minor has used the platform, please contact us.

9. Cookies & Analytics

The Rescue Dog Calm Plan uses cookies and similar technologies on its public website (“platform”) to improve performance, personalize content, and gather anonymized analytics about how visitors use the site.

Types of cookies: essential cookies for login and navigation, and analytics cookies to understand usage trends.

Control: you can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

Scope: cookies are used only on the public platform, not inside the Rescue Dog Calm Plan Hub app. The Hub itself does not currently set cookies or run analytics unless we enable them in future; if we do, we’ll update this section with full details and opt-out instructions.

10. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Support@rescuedogcalmplan.com

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this notice as our platform evolves. We’ll post the latest version here and update the effective date.

Terms of Use:

Last updated: 13/09/2025

Welcome to The Rescue Dog Calm Plan.
By accessing or using our website, app, or any related services, you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. About Us

The Rescue Dog Calm Plan is an online platform designed to support rescue-dog owners.
It includes:

  • Behaviour tracking (anxiety, eating, sleeping, playfulness, socialisation, obedience)

  • AI-powered coaching, reports, and forecasts

  • Training episodes, information sheets, and educational posters

  • Community forums, comments, and messaging

  • Routine planning, progress tracking, and milestone celebrations

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.
If you access the Platform on behalf of someone else (e.g., a minor), you confirm you have authority to agree to these Terms.

3. Accounts

  • You are responsible for keeping your login details secure.

  • Don’t share your account or let others misuse it.

  • We may suspend or close accounts that break these Terms or our Community Guidelines.

4. Acceptable Use

When using the Platform, you agree to:

  • Post respectful, lawful content.

  • Avoid spam, harassment, or anything that harms other users or their dogs.

  • Use AI guidance responsibly — it is educational support, not a substitute for veterinary or professional behavioural advice.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that violates these rules.

5. Content Ownership

  • Your content (behaviour logs, posts, photos): you keep ownership, but grant us a licence to display it on the Platform as needed to provide services.

  • Our content (episodes, AI prompts, designs, software): owned by us or our licensors — don’t copy, sell, or distribute it without permission.

6. Payments & Subscriptions

If you purchase premium content or subscriptions:

  • Prices and payment terms will be shown at checkout.

  • Refunds are handled in line with local law or our Refund Policy (if published).

  • Access may stop if payment fails.

7. AI & Third-Party Services

We use services like OpenAI, Supabase, Zapier, and Squarespace to deliver features (e.g., AI coaching, hosting, automation, membership tools).
These providers don’t own your data, but they process it on our behalf as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer

Information and tips from our Platform (including AI-generated content) are for guidance only.
They don’t replace veterinary advice or professional training.
You are responsible for how you use the information.

9. Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law:

  • We’re not liable for losses caused by outages, errors, or misuse of the Platform.

  • We don’t guarantee results from AI suggestions or community advice.

10. Termination

We may suspend or end your account if you:

  • Break these Terms or Community Guidelines

  • Misuse the Platform or its data

  • Use AI content in a way that could harm animals or people

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
If changes are significant, we’ll post a notice on the site or email you.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Support@rescuedogcalmplan.com

Community Guidelines & Acceptable Use Policy:

Last updated: 13/09/2025

Our platform is designed to support rescue-dog owners through logging behaviour, personalised AI coaching, episodes, information posters, and a friendly community.
To keep this space safe, supportive, and valuable for everyone, please follow these guidelines.

1. Be Respectful

  • Treat all members with kindness and empathy.

  • Debate ideas, not people — no harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.

  • Avoid offensive or discriminatory language.

2. Keep Content Relevant

  • Share tips, progress, and questions about dog behaviour, training, or wellness.

  • Post only material appropriate for a dog-owner community (no unrelated ads, politics, or spam).

  • Use clear titles and descriptions so others understand your post.

3. Use AI Tools Responsibly

  • Our AI features (coaching, reports, prompts) are designed to assist — not replace — professional veterinary or behaviourist advice.

  • Don’t misuse the AI to generate harmful, abusive, or misleading content.

  • If AI responses seem unsafe or inaccurate, flag them for review.

4. Protect Privacy & Safety

  • Share only information you’re comfortable making public.

  • Don’t post other people’s personal data or your dog’s location in real time.

  • Respect copyright: upload only content you own or have permission to share.

5. No Spam or Self-Promotion

  • Don’t post repetitive, irrelevant, or promotional content without permission from moderators.

  • Affiliate links, advertising, or fundraising require admin approval.

6. Moderation & Enforcement

  • Moderators may edit, move, or remove posts that break these rules.

  • Serious or repeated violations may lead to warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent bans.

  • Appeals can be made by contacting support via the email in our Privacy Policy.

7. Reporting Issues

If you see behaviour that violates these guidelines or makes you uncomfortable, please use the report feature or email us at support@rescuedogcalmplan.com

8. Disclaimer

Advice and discussion on this platform are for general educational purposes. Always seek qualified veterinary or behavioural help for urgent or serious concerns.

Disclaimer & Medical Advice Notice:

The Rescue Dog Calm Plan provides tools, educational content, and AI-powered coaching designed to help owners support the behavioural wellbeing of their rescue dogs.
While our resources are created with care and reference recognised training and animal-welfare practices, they are not a substitute for professional veterinary care, certified behaviourists, or qualified dog trainers.

  • Any information, prompts, episodes, reports, or tips you access on this platform are for general educational purposes only.

  • You are responsible for how you apply the guidance provided.

  • Always seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian or accredited trainer for concerns about your dog’s health, behaviour, or safety.

  • If your dog shows signs of pain, illness, or escalating aggression, stop using the guidance and contact a professional immediately.

  • In an emergency involving risk to your dog, other animals, or people, contact your local veterinarian, emergency clinic, or animal control authority right away.

By using this platform, you agree that The Rescue Dog Calm Plan, its team, and technology partners are not liable for any injury, loss, or damages arising from reliance on the content, coaching, or community discussions.

Refund & Cancellation Policy:

Effective Date: 13/09/2025

Access to The Rescue Dog Calm Plan is provided through a single subscription: NZD 75 per year.

1. Subscription Terms

  • Your subscription gives you full access to the platform, including:

    • Behaviour logging and AI coaching tools

    • Community discussions and support

    • Episodes and information posters

    • Training routines, milestones, and all other features

  • The subscription runs for 12 months from the date of purchase.

2. Cancellations

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at [support email].

  • Cancelling stops your subscription from renewing at the end of the billing period.

  • No refunds are issued for any portion of an unused subscription period.

3. Termination by Us

  • We may suspend or remove access if you violate our Terms of Use or Community Guidelines.

  • If access is removed for breach, no refunds will be issued.

4. Consumer Rights

Nothing in this policy limits rights provided under local consumer protection laws (e.g., New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act).

Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice:

Effective Date: 13/09/2025

1. Ownership of the Platform & App

The Rescue Dog Calm Plan platform — including the web app, user interface, source code, design elements, databases, and all underlying technology — is owned and operated by The Rescue Dog Calm Plan.
All rights, title, and interest in the app and its infrastructure remain with us or our licensors. You receive only a limited licence to use the platform in accordance with our Terms of Use.

2. Ownership of Content

All platform materials, including:

  • Episodes (video/audio training modules)

  • Information posters and downloadable guides

  • AI-generated tips, behavioural reports, and forecasts

  • Logos, trademarks, and branding

  • Site design, graphics, and layout

are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, they belong to The Rescue Dog Calm Plan.

3. User-Generated Content

Users keep ownership of anything they upload (text, images, posts, comments).
By submitting, you grant The Rescue Dog Calm Plan a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, display, and use your content so the service can function.

4. Permitted Sharing of AI Reports

You may download and share your own behavioural analysis reports or behavioural forecast reports (in full or in part) for personal, educational, or professional use (for example, with a trainer, vet, or support group).

However, you may not:

  • Sell, license, or commercially exploit reports or forecasts without written permission.

  • Present AI reports as your own proprietary service or use them to train competing AI systems.

  • Modify the reports in a way that misrepresents their source or purpose.

5. Restrictions on Other Materials

Unless you have prior written consent, you may not:

  • Copy, distribute, or publicly display episodes, information posters, or other platform materials beyond your own personal use.

  • Reverse-engineer or extract the app’s source code.

  • Remove copyright notices or proprietary marks.

6. AI Outputs for Personal Use

All other AI-generated outputs (tips, summaries, or personalised recommendations) are licensed for your individual use only. They cannot be resold, republished, or repurposed into competing services.

7. Trademarks

“The Rescue Dog Calm Plan,” its logo, and related marks are trademarks of the platform and may not be used without permission.

8. Reporting Infringement

If you believe any of your intellectual property rights are being infringed, please email us at:
support@rescuedogcalmplan.com