Introduction
Welcome to Grocery Lists ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our grocery list application (the "App").
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our App:
- Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your user profile
- Grocery List Data: The items you add to your grocery lists, notes, and shopping preferences
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you use the App, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits)
- App usage patterns and preferences
- Location data (if you grant permission)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining the App's functionality
- Creating and managing your account
- Storing and synchronizing your grocery lists across devices
- Improving and personalizing your user experience
- Analyzing usage patterns to enhance the App's features
- Sending important updates, notifications, and customer support messages
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity or security issues
- Complying with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, customer support)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Secure authentication mechanisms
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App's services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, unless we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
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 the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
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 on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@grocerylists.co
Website: grocerylists.co