Privacy Policy – SmartCart+

SmartCart+ ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use the SmartCart+ mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

• Email address, name, and profile picture
• Display name and uploaded profile photo (if provided)

b. Usage Data

• Shopping lists created, scanned items, and saved preferences
• Photos of groceries or products taken by the user

d. Data We Do Not Collect

• Precise or coarse location data
• Contacts or calendar data
• Persistent voice recordings

f. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The App does not use web cookies. Limited first‑party analytics relies on the device identifier.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Generate smart shopping suggestions and insights
• Recognize items from grocery scans
• Authenticate and manage user accounts

3. How Data Is Stored and Processed

a. On Your Device (Local)

• Cached list data and settings
• Temporary photo files

b. In the Cloud

• User account details and saved shopping lists

c. Third‑Party Processors

We use trusted third-party service providers to help deliver core features of the App, including:

• AI-powered image recognition and smart shopping suggestions
• Secure authentication and cloud data storage
• Payment processing and subscription management

All service providers are carefully selected and required to maintain high security standards. No third‑party service is permitted to use your data for advertising or cross‑app tracking.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share data with:

• Trusted service providers, strictly to operate core App features
• Platform services as required for app functionality and billing

We do not share data for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Data Protection Measures

• Industry-standard encryption during data transfer
• Secure user authentication and verification
• Secure, monitored backend infrastructure

6. User Rights

You may:

• Access your profile data and preferences
• Delete individual entries or your entire account
• Contact us for assistance at: support@ingredients2meals.com

When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently erased immediately.

7. Data Retention

• Data is retained while your account is active
• Upon account deletion, all data is erased immediately

8. Children's Privacy

SmartCart+ is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information may contact us at support@ingredients2meals.com.

9. Cookies & Tracking

The App does not use advertising identifiers or third‑party tracking technologies.

No data is shared for advertising or cross‑app tracking.

10. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

• App store privacy requirements
• GDPR (for EU users)
• CCPA (for California residents)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)