Privacy Policy for Eco Food

Introduction

Welcome to Eco Food ("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 mobile application.

By using Eco Food, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register and use Eco Food, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name: First name and last name
• Email Address: For account creation and communication
• Phone Number: Optional, for account verification and notifications
• Profile Photo: Optional, for personalizing your account

1.2 Location Information

To provide you with nearby food deals and store locations, we collect:

• Precise Location Data: GPS coordinates when you use location-based features
• Approximate Location: City, state, and postal code
• Location Preferences: Saved locproations and addresses

1.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our app:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• App Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, interactions with listings
• Log Data: IP address, app crashes, system activity
• Favorites & Preferences: Stores you save, categories you browse

1.4 Push Notification Tokens

If you enable notifications, we collect:

• Device Tokens: To send you notifications about nearby deals and updates
• Notification Preferences: Your choices about which notifications to receive

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Display nearby food listings and stores based on your location
• Enable you to browse and search for surplus food deals
• Allow you to save favorite stores
• Facilitate communication between consumers and vendors

2.2 Notifications

• Send push notifications about new deals near you
• Alert you about expiring food items from your favorite stores
• Notify you about special offers and promotions

2.3 Account Management

• Create and manage your user account
• Authenticate your identity
• Provide customer support

2.4 App Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Vendors

• Store Owners: When you interact with a store's listing, vendors can see aggregated usage data but not your personal information
• Location Data: Vendors can see approximate user locations (city-level) to understand their customer base

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our app:

• Cloud Hosting: AWS/Google Cloud for data storage
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging for notifications
• Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve the app

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, government requests, or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access & Correction

• View Your Data: Access your personal information through the app's Profile section
• Update Information: Edit your name, phone number, and preferences at any time

5.2 Data Deletion

• Delete Account: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Contact Us: Email info@ksinternationaljp.com to request data deletion

5.3 Location Control

• Disable Location: Turn off location services in your device settings
• App Permissions: Manage location permissions in your device's app settings

5.4 Notification Control

• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications in app settings or device settings
• Preferences: Choose which types of notifications you want to receive

6. Children's Privacy

Eco Food 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 at info@ksinternationaljp.com, and we will delete such information from our systems.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase: For push notifications and analytics
• Google Maps: For location services and map display
• Expo: For app development and updates

Each service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days
• Log Data: Typically retained for 90 days

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised.

Your continued use of Eco Food after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.