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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Beat The Sweep respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Account information (email, name, profile)
  • Feedback and support messages

Automatically Collected:

  • Location data when scanning signs or saving spots
  • Camera data processed locally for OCR
  • Device information and usage data

We do NOT collect:

  • Photos from your device gallery
  • Location when app is not in use
  • Access to other apps or personal files

3. How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality:

  • OCR processing (photos processed locally)
  • Reminder services using location and time
  • Account sync across your devices

Service Improvement:

  • Analytics to improve app features
  • Bug fixes and technical improvements
  • Customer support responses

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage (Guest Users):

  • Photos processed locally and deleted immediately
  • Reminders stored securely on your device
  • App preferences stored locally
  • No data sent to cloud servers

Cloud Storage (Account Users):

  • Reminders and saved locations synced to Firebase cloud
  • Encrypted data in transit and at rest
  • Industry-standard security measures
  • Limited access for authorized support only

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your data to third parties.

Limited sharing only for:

  • Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal requirements or rights protection
  • Anonymous, aggregated usage statistics

Your personal information remains private and secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Account Control:

Data Control:

  • Manage location services
  • Control notification preferences
  • Opt out of analytics

Guest Users:

  • Use all features without an account
  • Data stored locally only
  • No cloud data collection

7. Third-Party Services

We use trusted services for:

  • Clerk: Secure authentication and user management
  • Firebase: Cloud data storage, authentication, and push notifications
  • Google Cloud Vision: OCR text recognition from photos
  • Google Maps: Location services and maps display
  • Platform notifications: iOS/Android notification systems

All third-party integrations follow strict privacy and security standards.

8. Contact Us

For privacy questions or data requests:

Email: beatthesweep@proton.me

Include "Privacy Request" in the subject line for data protection requests.

We believe in minimal data collection and maximum user control. Your privacy is our priority.