Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Label Guard ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our App. However, if you contact us through our website or in-app features, we may collect:

• Name and email address (when contacting support)
• Messages and feedback you send to us
• Device and usage information for troubleshooting

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

• Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
• Usage statistics and app performance data
• Error logs and crash reports

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the App
• To improve and optimize app performance
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

All processing happens on your device. Label Guard is designed with privacy-first architecture:

• All ingredient analysis occurs locally on your device
• No images or data are uploaded to our servers
• No internet connection is required for core functionality
• No personal data is stored or transmitted

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any information we do collect.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our App (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Object to or restrict processing of your information

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

9. Data Retention

We retain collected information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

10. 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 on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
• Apple App Store privacy requirements