Privacy Policy

CartScan ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images You Scan

When you use CartScan to scan food labels, we temporarily process the images you capture. These images are:

• Sent to third-party AI services (OpenRouter/Anthropic) for ingredient analysis
• NOT permanently stored on our servers
• Processed only to provide you with ingredient safety information

1.2 Local Data Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device only:

• Scan history (up to 50 items)
• Scan count for the current month
• Subscription status
• User preferences

1.3 Subscription Information

If you subscribe to CartScan Basic or Pro, payment processing is handled by:

• Google Play Store (for Android)
• RevenueCat (subscription management)

We do not directly collect or store your payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analyze food ingredient labels using AI technology
• Provide safety ratings and health information
• Maintain your scan history on your device
• Process subscription payments through third-party services
• Improve our app and services

3. Third-Party Services

CartScan uses the following third-party services:

3.1 AI Processing

• OpenRouter/Anthropic: For AI-powered ingredient analysis

3.2 Payments and Subscriptions

• Google Play Store: Payment processing
• RevenueCat: Subscription management

3.3 Product Information

• Open Food Facts: UPC/barcode product lookup
• Amazon: Product links (affiliate)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All API communications use HTTPS encryption
• Images are processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• Local data is stored using secure device storage

5. Data Retention

• Scanned images: Not retained after processing
• Scan history: Stored locally on your device until you delete the app
• Subscription data: Managed by Google Play and RevenueCat

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete your data: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Access your data: View your scan history within the app
• Cancel subscriptions: Manage through Google Play Store

7. Children's Privacy

CartScan is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.