Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Cartsy ("we," "our," or "us"). We built this application with a strict privacy-first philosophy. This Privacy Policy explains our approach to your data when you use our iOS mobile application.

The short version is simple: We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal data on our servers.

Information Collection & Local Storage

Unlike many applications, we do not require you to create an account, nor do we track your usage across the internet.

• Local Data Only: All the information you enter into the app—including your lists, settings, and scanned items—remains securely and exclusively on your own Apple device.

• No Server Transmissions: Because your data is stored locally, it is never transmitted to, stored on, or accessible by our servers. What happens on your device, stays on your device.

No Advertisements

We believe in a clean, distraction-free experience. Cartsy does not display any third-party advertisements, and we do not use any advertising tracking SDKs to monitor your behavior.

Third-Party Services

While we do not collect personal data, the app communicates with specific third-party services to provide core functionalities:

• Open Food Facts: When you use the app to scan a product barcode, the app sends the barcode number to the Open Food Facts API to retrieve product details (such as the item's name). No personal identifiers, user profiles, or location data are sent alongside this barcode query.

• Apple StoreKit (In-App Purchases): We offer premium features through In-App Purchases. All transactions are handled securely by Apple via their App Store payment system. We never process, see, or store your credit card information or billing details.

Camera Access

In order to use the barcode scanning feature, Cartsy will ask for permission to access your device’s camera. This access is used strictly in real-time to recognize barcodes. We do not record video, take hidden photos, or transmit camera feeds over the internet.

Apple Reminders Access

To make it easier for you to bring your existing lists into Cartsy, the app may request permission to access your Apple Reminders. When prompted, you have full control over which specific reminder lists you choose to share with us. We use this access strictly for the purpose of reading and importing the items from your selected lists directly into the app’s product list. Just like the rest of your information, these imported reminders are processed and stored entirely on your local device and are never uploaded, analyzed, or transmitted to our servers.

Children's Privacy

Our application is safe for all ages. Because we inherently do not collect, store, or transmit personal information from any of our users, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Your Data Rights & Deletion

Because your data is entirely under your control on your local hardware, you have complete authority over it. You can permanently delete all information associated with the app at any time by simply uninstalling the application from your iPhone or iPad.

Changes to This Policy

As our app evolves, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of the policy will be revised accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, we would be happy to help. Please reach out to us via email:

Email: cartsy@serhiy.eu