Harsh Tuwar

ScanSage Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10th Feb, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to ScanSage, a food barcode scanner app that helps you identify food items and their ingredients based on your preferences. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our app.

What information do we collect?

We collect the following information from you:

• User Account Information:
  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
• User Preferences:
  • Dietary restrictions and preferences (selected during onboarding and modifiable later)
• Usage Data:
  • Scanned barcodes (stored temporarily on your device and transmitted to our servers)
  • Scan time (only contextual data collected)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account
• To enable you to scan food items and match them with your preferences
• To send you occasional newsletters (if you opt-in)
• To improve the app’s functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, trade your personal information with any third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the app, but only under strict confidentiality agreements.
• If required by law enforcement or other government officials with a valid warrant or subpoena.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may transfer your information to the acquiring entity, but we will provide you with notice and choices regarding your information.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• To access and update your user account information and preferences.
• To request deletion of your account and personal information.
• To opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

We store your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the services you requested. We will delete your information upon request or when it is no longer necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Consent

By using our app, you consent to our app privacy policy.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our app. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at: tuwar.corp@gmail.com