Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Shopping Cart ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our grocery list and shopping assistant application (the "App").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Use the AI shopping assistant feature
• Share shopping lists with other users
• Contact us for customer support
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials
• Shopping preferences and dietary restrictions
• Device information and identifiers

Shopping List Data

When you use Shopping Cart, we collect and store:

• Your grocery lists and shopping items
• Recipes you save or view
• Meal plans and preferences
• Shopping history and patterns
• Items you add, edit, or remove from lists

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device type, operating system, and version
• App usage statistics and analytics
• IP address and general location information
• Crash reports and performance data
• Language preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App: Create and manage your account, sync your shopping lists across devices, and enable core functionality
• Improve user experience: Personalize your shopping experience, provide relevant recipe recommendations, and optimize app performance
• AI Assistant features: Power the AI shopping and cooking assistant to provide meal suggestions, generate grocery lists, and recommend recipes based on your preferences
• Shared lists: Enable you to share shopping lists with family members and sync updates in real-time
• Communication: Send you important updates, notifications about shared lists, and respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with the App to improve features and fix bugs
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

Sharing Your Information

With Other Users

When you choose to share a shopping list with other users, those users will be able to view and edit the shared list. You control what you share and with whom.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud storage and hosting providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• AI and machine learning service providers (for Premium features)
• Customer support platforms

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

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

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, and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

AI and Machine Learning

Our Premium AI shopping and cooking assistant uses machine learning to provide personalized recommendations. This feature processes your shopping lists, recipes, and preferences to:

• Suggest meals based on your dietary preferences
• Generate grocery lists automatically
• Recommend recipes based on ingredients you have
• Help optimize your shopping decisions

The AI processing may be performed by trusted third-party AI service providers. We ensure that these providers maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with the App's services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Terms of Use

For information about the terms governing your use of the App, please refer to our Terms of Use.

Your Consent

By using Shopping Cart, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.