PetChef AI Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 22, 2026

Welcome to PetChef AI (hereinafter referred to as "this App"), developed and operated by Wuyi County Shikong Network Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "we"). This Privacy Policy is designed to clearly and transparently inform you about how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data, as well as the rights and choices available to you. This Policy applies to all your activities when using this App through Android devices. By checking this Policy and using this App, you acknowledge that you have fully read, understood, and agreed to all the terms of this Policy.

Important Note: This App is intended solely for users aged 18 and above. If you are under 18 years of age, please stop using this App immediately. We do not actively collect any personal data of minors. This App has no registration or login function; you do not need to provide an account or password. You can use all functions only by checking and agreeing to this Privacy Policy and the User Terms. Currently, no age verification mechanism is provided.

I. Definitions and Interpretations

1.1 Personal Data

Refers to various types of information recorded in electronic or other forms that can identify a specific natural person individually or in combination with other information, or reflect the activities of a specific natural person, including but not limited to your device information, image information, audio information, and usage behavior information.

1.2 Data Controller

Refers to the subject responsible for determining the purposes and methods of personal data processing. The data controller under this Policy is: Wuyi County Shikong Network Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered address at Room 203, Unit 2, Building 1, Lijing Jincheng, 280 Meters Northwest of the Intersection of Ningxi West Road and Xinhua South Street, Wuyi Town, Wuyi County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China, and a contact email address of waldonsherryllolkman@gmail.com.

1.3 Data Protection Officer (DPO)

We have designated a dedicated Data Protection Officer responsible for supervising the compliance of personal data processing activities of this App and handling your requests related to personal data. You can contact the DPO through the contact email specified in this Policy to feedback your questions, complaints, or requests.

1.4 Data Sale

Refers to the act of us transferring your personal data to a third party in any form (including but not limited to sale, lease, exchange, etc.) in exchange for economic benefits. It does not include reasonable data sharing necessary to realize the core functions of this App or fulfill legal obligations.

II. Legal Basis

We process your personal data in strict accordance with the following legal bases to ensure that all data processing activities are legal, compliant, legitimate, and necessary:

• European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) of the United States;

• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) of the United States;

• Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD);

• United Arab Emirates Federal Data Protection Law (FADP);

• Other applicable personal data protection laws and regulations of various countries/regions.

III. Scope and Purpose of Information Collection

We only collect personal data necessary to realize the core functions of this App and improve user experience, adhering to the principle of "minimum necessity" and not collecting information unrelated to the functions of this App. The specific scope of collection and the purpose of permissions are as follows:

3.1 Camera Permission and Related Information

We will request access to your device's camera permission solely for you to take a profile picture, personalize your user information, and facilitate your personal image display in the community function. We will not automatically take or collect any camera images from you. We will only collect the profile picture you take after you actively click the shoot button and confirm the shooting. This picture is only used for personalized display and no other purposes.

3.2 Album (Photo) Permission and Related Information

We will request access to your device's album (photo) permission solely for you to select a profile picture from your personal photo gallery, personalize your user information, and facilitate your personal image display in the community function. We will not actively scan or read any pictures in your album. We will only collect the picture you select from the album as your profile picture, which is only used for personalized display and no other purposes.

3.3 Microphone Permission and Related Information

We will request access to your device's microphone permission solely to provide you with voice feedback services. When you use the AI video generation function and community interaction function of this App, the system can receive your voice commands through the microphone and provide corresponding voice feedback to improve the user experience. We will only record your voice information when you actively trigger the voice function. After recording, it is only used for real-time voice feedback, and we will not store your voice data for a long time.

3.4 External Storage Permission and Related Information

We will request access to your device's external storage permission solely to store the AI pet cooking videos you generate through this App, the profile pictures you select, and the copy, videos, and other content you post in the community, facilitating your viewing, editing, and sharing at any time. We will not access or read other files in your external storage (such as unrelated photos, documents, videos, etc.), and only store content related to this App.

3.5 App Information Reading Permission and Related Information

We will request access to your device's app information reading permission solely to identify the installation status and version information of this App on your device, as well as basic device system information (such as operating system version, device model), which is used to optimize app performance, fix bugs, ensure the normal operation of the app, and improve user experience. We will not collect information about other apps on your device.

3.6 Advertising Identifier and Related Information

We will collect your device's advertising identifier (such as Android ID, AAID) solely to display personalized advertisements and count advertising effects, helping us understand the effectiveness of advertising placement, optimize advertising content, and provide you with advertising services more in line with your interests. You can turn off the collection of advertising identifiers through device settings. After turning off, we will no longer collect this information and will not display personalized advertisements, but it will not affect your use of the core functions of this App.

3.7 Other Necessary Information

In the process of your using this App, we will also collect your usage behavior information, including but not limited to the AI video generation commands you input, the video styles you select, the content you post in the community, and your likes/comments/shares. This information is only used to optimize the AI generation algorithm, improve the community interaction experience, and provide you with more accurate function recommendations. Such information will not identify your personal identity individually.

IV. Rules for Information Use

The personal data we collect is only used for the following purposes. Without your explicit consent, it will not be used beyond the following scope:

• Realize the core functions of this App: including AI pet cooking video generation, community content posting and interaction, profile picture display, voice feedback, etc.;

• Optimize app performance and experience: optimize the AI generation algorithm, fix app bugs, adjust function layout, and improve usage fluency according to your usage behavior;

• Display personalized content: recommend AI generation scenarios, community content, advertisements, etc., according to your interests and preferences to improve the user experience;

• Fulfill legal obligations: respond to the legitimate requirements of regulatory authorities, cooperate with investigations, audits, and other related work, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of you and other users;

• Maintain app security: identify and prevent security risks such as fraud, abuse, and cyber attacks, and ensure your usage security and data security.

We will not use your personal data for purposes unrelated to the functions of this App. If it is necessary to use the data beyond the above scope due to business development needs, we will inform you in advance through app pop-ups, emails, etc., and use it only after obtaining your explicit consent.

V. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Data Sharing

We will not share your personal data at will. We will only share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances, and will take strict security measures to ensure data security:

• To realize the core functions of this App, entrust third-party service providers to provide technical support (such as AI video generation, server storage, voice feedback, etc.). Third parties can only process your data within the scope authorized by us and shall not use or disclose it beyond the authorized scope;

• Must disclose your personal data to judicial organs or administrative regulatory authorities in accordance with laws, regulations, or the requirements of judicial organs or administrative regulatory authorities;

• To protect the legitimate rights and interests of you, other users, or us, in case of emergency (such as preventing fraud, maintaining app security, etc.), necessary personal data can be shared in accordance with the law;

• Content you actively choose to share: such as the copy, AI-generated videos, etc., you post in the community, which can be viewed by other users through the community function. Such content is deemed to be publicly shared with your consent.

5.2 Restrictions on and Opt-out of Data Sale

You have the right to choose not to allow your personal data to be sold. We will not actively sell your personal data. If it is necessary to sell your personal data due to special circumstances (such as business merger, asset transfer, etc.), we will inform you in advance through app pop-ups, emails, etc., 7 working days in advance, and only sell it after obtaining your explicit consent.

If you wish to opt out of the sharing or sale of your personal data, you can submit your opt-out request by sending an email to our official email address waldonsherryllolkman@gmail.com. The email must indicate your device information (such as device model, Android ID). We will process your application within 15 working days after receiving the request and feedback the processing result to you via email. After opting out of sharing or sale, we will stop sharing or selling your personal data, but it will not affect the sharing or sale activities completed before (unless you have given your consent).

5.3 Restrictions on Data Disclosure

Except as agreed in this Policy, we will not disclose your personal data to any third party unless we obtain your explicit consent. We will sign a data protection agreement with all third parties that receive your personal data, clarify the data protection responsibilities of both parties, require third parties to take sufficient security measures to protect your personal data, and regularly supervise the data processing activities of third parties.

VI. Information Storage and Protection

6.1 Data Storage

We store your personal data on secure servers. The servers adopt encryption technology to prevent unauthorized access, tampering, and disclosure of data. The data storage period strictly follows the principle of "necessary and shortest", and only stores it for the period necessary to realize the functions of this App. When the data is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with the law.

Your personal data may be stored in the country/region where our servers are located. If the country/region where you are located has special requirements for data storage, we will comply with the provisions of local laws and regulations to ensure compliant data storage.

6.2 Data Protection Measures

We have adopted a series of technical and management measures to protect the security of your personal data, including but not limited to:

• Technical measures: Adopt encryption technology (such as SSL/TLS) to encrypt the data transmission process to prevent data from being stolen or tampered with during transmission; adopt access control technology to allow only authorized personnel to access your personal data; regularly conduct security inspections and vulnerability repairs on servers to prevent cyber attacks;

• Management measures: Establish a sound data protection management system, clarify the data processing process and division of responsibilities; conduct data protection training for employees to improve their awareness of data protection; regularly audit data processing activities to ensure compliance;

• Emergency measures: Establish a data security emergency plan. When a data leakage, loss, or other security incident occurs, the emergency plan will be activated immediately, remedial measures will be taken to reduce losses, and you and the relevant regulatory authorities will be informed in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations.

Despite the above security measures we have taken, due to the limitations of Internet technology, we cannot fully guarantee the absolute security of your personal data. If data leakage occurs due to force majeure, third-party attacks, your own operational errors, or other reasons not subject to our subjective control, we will bear corresponding responsibilities in accordance with the law, but will not bear compensation liability beyond a reasonable scope.

VII. User Rights

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, you enjoy the following rights regarding personal data, and we will provide you with convenient ways to help you exercise these rights:

• Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data, including the profile pictures you collected, usage behavior information, etc. You can request a copy of your personal data by sending an email to the official email address;

• Right of correction: If you find that your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request us to correct or supplement it. We will process it within 15 working days after receiving the request;

• Right of deletion: You have the right to request us to delete your personal data. If you no longer use this App, you can request to delete all your personal data by sending an email to the official email address. We will complete the deletion within 15 working days after receiving the request (except as required by laws and regulations);

• Right to refuse data sale: You have the right to refuse us to sell your personal data. You can request to opt out of data sale at any time via email, and we will process it in a timely manner;

• Right to complain: You have the right to complain to the relevant regulatory authorities about our personal data processing activities. If you believe that our actions have infringed on your personal data rights and interests, you can file a complaint with the personal data protection regulatory authority in your country/region;

• Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to this Policy and the authorization of various permissions. You can turn off relevant permissions through device settings or stop using this App. After withdrawing consent, we will no longer collect or use your personal data, but it will not affect the data processing activities carried out based on your consent before.

VIII. Additional Rights for Users in Specific Regions

In accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations in different countries/regions, users in the following regions enjoy additional personal data rights, as follows:

8.1 European Union Region (GDPR Applicable Scope)

If you are a user in the European Union region, in addition to the rights agreed in Article VII of this Policy, you also enjoy the following rights:

• Right to data portability: You have the right to request us to export your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or directly transmit it to other data controllers;

• Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for advertising purposes. After receiving your objection request, we will stop the relevant data processing activities unless we have sufficient legitimate reasons to continue processing;

• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making: You have the right to object to decisions with legal effect or significant impact made about you solely based on automated decision-making (including Profiling). If such a situation exists, we will provide you with an opportunity for human intervention.

8.2 California, USA (CCPA/CPRA Applicable Scope)

If you are a user in California, USA, in addition to the rights agreed in Article VII of this Policy, you also enjoy the following rights:

• Right to know: You have the right to request us to inform you of the categories, sources, purposes of your personal data collected, and the situation of sharing with third parties;

• Right to non-discrimination: When you exercise the rights agreed in this Policy, we will not treat you discriminatorily, nor will we reduce your app usage experience or restrict your use of core functions;

• Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to data sale at any time, and there is no charge for withdrawing consent.

8.3 Virginia, USA (VCDPA Applicable Scope)

If you are a user in Virginia, USA, in addition to the rights agreed in Article VII of this Policy, you also enjoy the following rights:

• Right to correction: You have the right to request us to correct inaccurate personal data, and we will verify and correct it in a timely manner after receiving the request;

• Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request us to restrict the processing of your personal data. During the restriction period, we will only process your personal data when necessary.

8.4 Brazil (LGPD Applicable Scope)

If you are a user in Brazil, in addition to the rights agreed in Article VII of this Policy, you also enjoy the following rights:

• Right to data portability: You have the right to request us to export your personal data in a machine-readable format or transmit it to other data controllers;

• Right to deletion (right to be forgotten): Subject to compliance with laws and regulations, you have the right to request us to delete your personal data and the personal data of you obtained by third parties;

• Right to object: You have the right to object to our personal data processing activities, and we will respond and process them in a timely manner.

8.5 United Arab Emirates (FADP Applicable Scope)

If you are a user in the United Arab Emirates, in addition to the rights agreed in Article VII of this Policy, you also enjoy the following rights:

• Right to know: You have the right to understand all the situations of us collecting and using your personal data, including the purpose, method, scope, etc., of processing;

• Right to appeal: If you believe that our personal data processing activities have infringed on your rights and interests, you can file an appeal with the UAE data protection regulatory authority, and we will actively cooperate with the investigation of the regulatory authority.

8.6 Other Regions

If the laws and regulations of the country/region where you are located have other special provisions on personal data rights, we will comply with the requirements of local laws and regulations to protect your legitimate rights and interests.

IX. Complaint Channels

If you believe that our personal data processing activities have infringed on your legitimate rights and interests, or have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us through the following methods:

• Official Email: waldonsherryllolkman@gmail.com

• Contact Address: Room 203, Unit 2, Building 1, Lijing Jincheng, 280 Meters Northwest of the Intersection of Ningxi West Road and Xinhua South Street, Wuyi Town, Wuyi County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China

We will respond to and process your feedback within 15 working days after receiving it. If you are not satisfied with our processing result, you have the right to file a complaint with the personal data protection regulatory authority in your country/region, and we will actively cooperate with the investigation work of the regulatory authority.

X. Update and Effectiveness of the Privacy Policy

10.1 Policy Update

With the update of laws and regulations and the upgrading of the functions of this App, we may modify and update this Privacy Policy. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted in this App. If the updated content involves your core rights, we will inform you in advance through app pop-ups, emails, etc., and you can choose whether to agree to the updated Policy. If you continue to use this App, it means you agree to the updated Privacy Policy; if you do not agree, you can stop using this App.

10.2 Policy Effectiveness

This Privacy Policy shall take effect from the date you check and agree to it, and shall remain in effect until you stop using this App and we delete all your personal data.

XI. Disclaimer

1. If your personal data is leaked, lost, or tampered with due to force majeure, third-party attacks, network failures, your own operational errors, or other reasons not subject to our subjective control, we will not bear compensation liability beyond a reasonable scope;

2. If the content you post in the community (such as copy, videos, etc.) infringes on the rights and interests of others or violates laws and regulations due to your own reasons, the resulting responsibilities shall be borne by you alone, and have no connection with us;

3. We only bear the responsibility of protecting the personal data collected by this App. We do not bear the responsibility of protecting the personal data you provide through third-party channels (such as third-party sharing, third-party apps);

4. If you are under 18 years of age and still use this App, all data risks and legal responsibilities arising therefrom shall be borne by your guardian, and we shall not bear relevant responsibilities.

XII. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, or need to exercise your personal data rights or submit a complaint, you can contact us through the following methods:

Data Controller: Wuyi County Shikong Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Contact Email: waldonsherryllolkman@gmail.com

Contact Address: Room 203, Unit 2, Building 1, Lijing Jincheng, 280 Meters Northwest of the Intersection of Ningxi West Road and Xinhua South Street, Wuyi Town, Wuyi County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China

Data Protection Officer (DPO): You can contact the DPO through the above contact email.