Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 9, 2025
1. Introduction
ThriftLens ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile photo.
- Scan Data: Images you upload for analysis, analysis results, and saved scans.
- Usage Data: Number of scans, subscription status, and feature usage.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
- Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, error reports.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, app version.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process AI analysis requests using Google Gemini AI
- Manage your account and subscription
- Process payments through Stripe
- Send you service-related communications
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
4.1 Google Services
- Firebase Authentication: For user authentication and account management
- Firebase Analytics: For app usage analytics
- Google Gemini AI: For AI-powered item analysis
- Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.2 Stripe
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
- Data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel
- We regularly review and update our security practices
Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the app.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: thriftlensai@gmail.com
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
11. GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at: thriftlensai@gmail.com
12. Changes to This Privacy 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
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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