Privacy Policy - SmartKalathi

Introduction

Welcome to SmartKalathi ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SmartKalathi (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

No Personal Accounts or Identifiable Information

SmartKalathi does not require or collect any personal account information. We do not ask for or store:

Names or usernames
Email addresses
Passwords
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Payment information

You can use the App completely anonymously. No registration, login, or account creation required.

Information We Collect

1. Anonymous Device Identifier

To enable features like saving your shopping cart, we generate an anonymous device identifier using a cryptographic hash (UUID v5). This identifier:

Is randomly generated and stored only on your device
Cannot be used to identify you personally
Is not linked to any personal information
Is used solely to associate your shopping cart data with your device

2. Shopping Data

We collect shopping-related data to provide our services:

Shopping cart contents: Products you add to your cart
Product preferences: Items you view or search for
Saved lists: Shopping lists you create

This data is associated only with your anonymous device identifier and cannot be linked to your personal identity.

3. Location Information (Optional)

Only if you grant permission, we collect precise location to:

Display nearby supermarkets on the map
Calculate distances to stores
Provide directions to selected locations
Filter products by proximity

You are in full control: You can deny or revoke location permission at any time through your device settings.

4. Device Information

We automatically collect basic device information for App stability:

Device type and model
Operating system version
App version
Crash reports and performance data

5. Usage Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how the App is used in aggregate (not individually). Analytics data is anonymized and cannot identify individual users.

6. Advertising Data

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect certain information to serve ads according to Google's privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

Provide Services

Display prices, enable price comparison, save shopping cart, show nearby supermarkets

Improve App

Analyze anonymous usage patterns, fix bugs, improve performance, develop new features

Display Ads

Show ads to support the free App using Google AdMob

Research

Analyze shopping patterns in aggregate for market research (completely anonymized)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information because we don't collect personal information in the first place.

Service Providers

We work with third-party services that help us operate the App:

Firebase (Google) Database, analytics, crash reporting Anonymous device ID, cart data, crash logs

Google AdMob Advertising Ad interaction data

Google Maps Location and mapping Location coordinates (only with permission)

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Shopping cart, preferences, and anonymous device ID stored locally on your device

Cloud Storage

Anonymized shopping cart data backed up in Firebase (EU servers)

Security Measures

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), anonymous identifiers, secure cloud storage with access controls

Your Rights and Choices

Location Permissions

Control location access through your device settings:

Android: Settings → Apps → SmartKalathi → Permissions → Location
iOS: Settings → SmartKalathi → Location

Clear Your Data

You can clear all App data at any time:

Android: Settings → Apps → SmartKalathi → Storage → Clear Data
iOS: Delete and reinstall the App

Ad Preferences

Opt out of personalized advertising:

Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking

Children's Privacy

SmartKalathi is a general audience app suitable for all ages. Since we do not collect any personal information (no names, emails, accounts, or identifiable data), there are no age-related privacy concerns. The App can be safely used by users of any age.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date
Posting a notice in the App (for significant changes)

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

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@madingleytechnologies.com

Company: Madingley Technologies Ltd, Cyprus

We aim to respond within 30 days.

Summary

What We Collect

✅ Anonymous device ID (hash)
✅ Shopping cart contents
✅ Location (only with permission)
✅ Device info (for crash reports)
✅ Anonymous usage analytics

What We DON'T Collect

❌ Name
❌ Email
❌ Password
❌ Phone number
❌ Payment info
❌ User accounts
❌ Any personally identifiable information

🛒 Bottom line: SmartKalathi is designed with privacy in mind. We don't know who you are, and we don't want to know. We just want to help you save money on groceries!