Privacy Policy
Expiry Notes App
Effective Date: August 10, 2025
Last Updated: August 10, 2025
Version: 1.0
1. Introduction
Welcome to Expiry Notes! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
By downloading, installing, or using the Expiry Notes app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Product Information: Names, expiry dates, descriptions, and categories of items you add to track
- Custom Categories: Categories and tags you create for organizing your items
- Notes and Reminders: Text notes and reminder settings you configure
- Settings and Preferences: Your app configuration preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- App Usage Data: Features used, frequency of use, and app performance metrics
- Crash Reports: Technical information when the app crashes to help us improve stability
- Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and maintain the app's core functionality
- Send you expiry notifications and reminders
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Provide customer support and technical assistance
- Ensure app security and prevent fraud
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Data Storage
Important: All your personal product data is stored locally on your device. We do not store your personal product information on our servers, ensuring your data remains under your complete control.
4.2 Security Measures
- Data is encrypted using industry-standard encryption methods
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information
- Regular security assessments are conducted to ensure data protection
- Access to data is restricted and monitored
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in app operation under strict confidentiality agreements
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing
6. Third-Party Services
Our app may integrate with third-party services for:
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand app usage and improve performance
- Crash Reporting: Firebase Crashlytics to identify and fix technical issues
- Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging for timely expiry reminders
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about data we have about you
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Data Portability: Export your data in a readable format
- Opt-out: Disable certain data collection features
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
7.1 How to Exercise Your Rights
- Most data can be managed directly within the app settings
- For additional requests, contact us using the information provided below
- We will respond to your requests within 30 days
8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside your country, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Sending you a notification through the app
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Highlighting significant changes in the app interface
Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When you delete the app, all locally stored data is automatically removed from your device.
13. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google Play Store Privacy Policy requirements
- Apple App Store Privacy Guidelines
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations