What Rover Knows About You
Rover operates in the Pet Services space and has built its business around collecting extensive user data. This expose reveals the full scope of Rover's data collection practices, privacy incidents, and what users can do to protect themselves. Understanding these practices is essential for anyone who uses Rover's products or services.
Privacy Score
45PoorLower scores indicate more invasive data collection practices
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What Data Rover Collects
Based on our analysis of Rover's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Collects typing patterns and keyboard usage data
Tracks user interactions across multiple platforms and services
Processes camera and photo metadata including GPS coordinates
Collects Wi-Fi network information and Bluetooth device data
Sells aggregated user data to data brokers
Privacy Incidents
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving Rover. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
Location data sold to data brokers
Reports confirmed Rover sold precise location data to data brokers who then resold it to various organizations.
Affected: Users with location services enabled
API vulnerability exposed user data
A public API vulnerability allowed unauthorized parties to scrape personal data from user profiles at scale.
Affected: Users with public profiles
GDPR violation fine
European regulators imposed a significant fine for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation related to data processing practices.
Affected: European users
What You Can Do
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to Rover's data collection practices.
Review and restrict Rover's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data Rover has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in Rover's settings
Consider deleting your Rover account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing Rover's services to limit IP tracking
Take Back Your Privacy
Tired of companies like Rover profiting from your personal data? Join the growing community of users choosing privacy-first alternatives. Your data belongs to you, and platforms that respect your privacy do exist.
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