Introduction

Welcome to PriceAnalysis ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and your rights when using the PriceAnalysis mobile application (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Product Data

• What we collect: Public product information from PriceSmart, including product names, prices, categories, brands, and availability
• How we collect it: Automatically fetched from PriceSmart's public website
• Purpose: To provide price tracking and analysis features
• Storage: Stored locally on your device and in our secure database for app functionality

2. Optional Email Subscription

• What we collect: Email address (only if you choose to subscribe)
• How we collect it: You voluntarily provide your email address in the app
• Purpose: To send you updates about new features and app improvements
• Storage: Stored securely in our database (Supabase)
• Your control: You can unsubscribe at any time through the app settings

3. Analytics Data (Optional)

• What we collect: App usage statistics (page views, screen navigation), user interactions (button clicks, feature usage), device information (device type, operating system, app version), anonymous user identifier (UUID generated locally), error and crash reports
• How we collect it: Automatically collected when analytics is enabled (default: enabled)
• Purpose: To improve app performance, fix bugs, and understand user preferences
• Storage: Stored securely in our database (Supabase)
• Your control: You can disable analytics in the app settings at any time

4. Local Storage Data

• What we collect: Cached product data, user preferences and settings, analytics queue (if analytics enabled), email subscription status (if subscribed)
• How we collect it: Stored locally on your device using secure storage
• Purpose: To improve app performance and remember your preferences
• Storage: Stored locally on your device only

How We Use Your Information

Product Data

• Display current prices and product information
• Track price changes over time
• Generate price trends and analytics
• Provide search and filtering capabilities

Email Address (if subscribed)

• Send notifications about new features
• Send app updates and improvements
• Send important service announcements
• You can unsubscribe at any time

Analytics Data

• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Identify and fix bugs and crashes
• Understand which features are most used
• Make data-driven decisions about app improvements

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Product data and app preferences are stored locally on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for app functionality. You can clear app data at any time through your device settings.

Cloud Storage

Email subscriptions and analytics data are stored securely in Supabase (a secure cloud database service). All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

Data Retention

• Product Data: Retained as long as necessary for app functionality
• Email Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analysis purposes
• You can request deletion of your data at any time (see "Your Rights" section)

Third-Party Services

Supabase

We use Supabase for secure cloud database storage. Supabase is GDPR compliant and follows industry security standards. Your data is stored in secure, encrypted databases. Supabase Privacy Policy

PriceSmart

We fetch public product data from PriceSmart's website. We are not affiliated with PriceSmart. Product data accuracy depends on PriceSmart's website. We update product data automatically daily at 4 AM.

Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your email address with advertisers
• Share your analytics data with third parties (except aggregated, anonymized statistics)
• Use your data for marketing purposes outside of app-related communications

We may share:

• Aggregated, anonymized statistics (no personal identification)
• Data as required by law or legal process
• Data to protect our rights or prevent fraud

Your Rights and Controls

Analytics Control

• You can disable analytics at any time in the app settings
• When disabled, no analytics data will be collected or transmitted
• Existing analytics data will be cleared from the queue

Email Subscription Control

• You can unsubscribe at any time through the app
• Unsubscribing removes your email from our database
• You can resubscribe at any time

Data Access and Deletion

• You can request access to your data by contacting us
• You can request deletion of your data by contacting us
• We will respond to your request within 30 days

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format. Contact us to make this request.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for 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 believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in servers located outside your country of residence. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your data to these servers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app, updating the "Last Updated" date, and for significant changes, we may provide additional notification.

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at the email address above.

Consent

By using the PriceAnalysis app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.