Privacy Policy for DropCheck

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: When you sign in (for example, with Google or Apple), we receive your email and display name. We do not store your Google or Apple password.
• Content you submit: Information and content you provide to use the service (for example, product links and photos you submit in Verify mode).

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Approximate location: Country-level location used to localize supplier and pricing context.
• Usage and device information: How you use the app, device type, OS, and app version for reliability and product improvement.
• History: When logged in, we store a limited record of your activity for your convenience.

1.3 Information from Other Sources

We may obtain publicly available information needed to provide product verification results.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate DropCheck services
• Personalize your app experience
• Maintain your history when logged in
• Improve app quality and fix issues
• Respond to support requests
• Protect against abuse and security risks

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Storage

• Account information and app history are stored on secure cloud infrastructure.
• Some submitted data is processed then deleted; we do not retain it longer than necessary to provide the service.

3.2 Security

We use encryption and access controls to protect your data.

3.3 Retention

• Account data: kept until you delete your account.
• App history: limited retention; older data is removed.
• After account deletion: associated data is deleted within 30 days.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers to run the app (for example, infrastructure, subscriptions, analytics, and product lookup functionality). We share only data necessary for each purpose.

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties for their marketing.

When you follow external product or retailer links, their policies apply outside our app.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Access or correct your data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data where applicable
• Limit location access in your device settings (feature quality may be reduced)

To exercise rights requests, use in-app settings or email us at support@dropcheck.app.

6. Children's Privacy

DropCheck is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. International Use

The app is available globally. Your data may be processed in countries other than your own.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy over time. We will post updates in the app and on this page and update the Last Updated date.

9. Analytics and Advertising

We use analytics to improve the app. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers and do not run third-party ad targeting in the app using your personal data.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents may have rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you may have rights including access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection, subject to applicable law.

12. Contact Us

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Email: support@dropcheck.app

13. Consent

By using DropCheck, you consent to this Privacy Policy.