1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Shopwyse ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
2. Camera Permission
Our application requests access to your device's camera for the following specific purpose:
Barcode Scanning
We use your device's camera exclusively to scan product barcodes (EAN-13 format) for the following functionalities:
- Quickly identify products while shopping
- Add products to your shopping list by scanning their barcode
- Register product locations in stores
- Search for product information in our database
Important: The camera is only activated when you explicitly choose to scan a barcode. We do not access, store, or transmit any images or videos captured by your camera. The barcode data is processed locally on your device and only the extracted barcode number is sent to our servers for product identification purposes.
3. Data Collection and Use
When you use the barcode scanning feature:
- What we collect: Only the barcode number extracted from the scan
- What we don't collect: Images, videos, or any visual data from your camera
- How we use it: To identify products, retrieve product information, and enhance your shopping experience
- Data retention: Barcode numbers are associated with your shopping lists and user account as long as you maintain an active account
4. Location Permission
In addition to camera access, our application also requests location permissions to:
- Display nearby shops on a map
- Help you navigate to stores
- Provide location-based product availability
5. Your Rights and Control
You have full control over the camera permission:
- You can deny camera access at any time through your device settings
- The app will continue to function, but barcode scanning features will be unavailable
- You can manually enter product information instead of scanning barcodes
- You can revoke or grant camera permission at any time without affecting your existing data
You also have full control over the location permission:
- You can deny or revoke location access at any time through your device settings
- If you disable location access, features such as displaying nearby shops, navigation assistance, and location-based product availability may be limited or unavailable
- You can continue to use other parts of the app that do not require location data
- Changing your location permission will not delete or otherwise affect your existing account data
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
7. Third-Party Services
Our barcode scanning functionality is powered by Capacitor Barcode Scanner. The camera data is processed locally on your device and is not shared with any third-party services.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: privacy@shopwyse.eu
10. Legal Compliance
This privacy policy complies with the Google Play Console requirements for apps using sensitive permissions, including camera access. We are committed to transparency about how we use your device's capabilities and your personal data.