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Privacy Policy.

How we collect, use, and protect your data.

Last updated: September 4, 2026

Contents

Who We Are
Platform Purpose
Limitation of Responsibility
Information We Collect
How We Use Information
SMS Messaging
SMS Opt-In Privacy
Location Data — Additional Disclosure
Data Sharing
Data Security
Data Retention & Account Deletion
Children's Privacy
Changes to This Policy
Contact Us

Who We Are

GroomGo is a mobile marketplace app operated by Pixosite LLC that connects independent pet groomers with clients seeking grooming services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the app, how we use it, and the choices you have. By accessing or using GroomGo, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Platform Purpose

GroomGo is a marketplace only. GroomGo does not provide grooming services directly and is not a party to any grooming agreement, appointment, or payment made between a customer and a groomer. All responsibility for the grooming service itself lies with the individual groomer and client involved.

Limitation of Responsibility

GroomGo disclaims liability for service quality, safety, injuries, payment disputes between users, missed appointments, and communications between parties. All users use the platform at their own risk. See our Terms of Service for the full disclaimer.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name, phone number, email address, and profile details you provide when creating an account (customer or groomer).

Location Information
  • Your approximate or precise location, to show you nearby groomers or, if you're a groomer, to show your service area to nearby customers.
  • Background location, while a groomer has marked an appointment as "on my way" — this lets the customer see live arrival status for that appointment. Background location is only collected during an active appointment window a groomer has explicitly started, not continuously in the background at all other times.
  • A customer's address, when booking a mobile (at-home) grooming appointment, so the groomer knows where to go.
Photos

Profile photos for both customers and groomers, and portfolio photos a groomer chooses to upload to showcase their work. Uploading requires your permission to access your device's camera and/or photo library.

Pet Information

For customers, information about your pet(s) you choose to provide: name, breed, size, and any notes relevant to grooming (for example, behavioral notes or a muzzle requirement).

Verification Documents

Groomers may optionally upload a license or certification document to display a “Verified” badge on their profile.

Payment & Billing Information

Groomers who subscribe to GroomGo are billed through Stripe, our payment processor. GroomGo does not receive or store full credit card numbers — Stripe collects and stores that information directly and securely. This is separate from payment for the grooming service itself: payment for the actual grooming appointment is arranged directly between the customer and the groomer, outside of the GroomGo app, and GroomGo is not a party to it.

Messaging

Platform messages, notification preferences, and communication records related to your use of GroomGo.

Device & Usage Information

Device type, operating system, IP address, and general app activity.

How We Use Information

We use the information above to operate GroomGo's services, including:

  • Matching customers with nearby groomers
  • Facilitating and scheduling appointments
  • Showing live arrival status during an active appointment
  • Verifying accounts and groomer credentials
  • Processing groomer subscription billing
  • Sending notifications and service updates
  • Preventing fraud and abuse
  • Improving app functionality
  • Responding to support inquiries

SMS Messaging

By opting in, you consent to receive verification codes, appointment alerts, and service updates via SMS. Message and data rates may apply.

Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time · Reply HELP for assistance.

SMS Opt-In Privacy

SMS Mobile Messaging Privacy Policy

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

Text messaging consent data remains confidential and will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates.

Location Data — Additional Disclosure

We only use precise and background location data to operate core features of the app — finding nearby groomers, showing your service area, and live arrival tracking during an appointment you or your groomer has actively started.

We do not sell or share your precise location data with third parties for advertising purposes. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings, though doing so will limit or disable features that depend on it (e.g., nearby-groomer search, live arrival tracking).

Data Sharing

We share information with the following service providers as needed to operate GroomGo, and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services for us:

  • Google Firebase / Google Cloud — account authentication, database hosting, and file storage (e.g., profile and portfolio photos).
  • Twilio — SMS delivery, including phone number verification codes and appointment notifications.
  • Stripe — payment processing for groomer subscription billing.
  • Google Maps Platform — location display and distance/service-area calculations.
  • Expo — delivery of push notifications to your device.

We may also share information where required to comply with the law, respond to legal process, or protect the rights, property, or safety of GroomGo, our users, or the public. We do not sell your personal information.

Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention & Account Deletion

We retain information for as long as needed to operate the platform and for legal, operational, or dispute-resolution purposes. You can permanently delete your account at any time from within the app (Profile → Account). When you delete your account:

  • Your profile, account credentials, saved pets, and notifications are permanently removed.
  • If you're a groomer, your business profile, services, availability, and portfolio are removed, and any active subscription is cancelled.
  • Past bookings and reviews connected to your account are kept, but your name and photo on them are anonymized — this is because the other party to a booking (the groomer or customer you interacted with) has a legitimate record-keeping interest in that history.

Children's Privacy

GroomGo is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn we've collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of GroomGo after a change means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:

GroomGo
support@groomgo.us