Privacy Policy — SmartCart
1. Introduction
SmartCart ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("the App").
2. Data Storage – On Your Device
Content you enter into the App—including meal plans, grocery lists and pantry items, nutrition logs, recipes you write, preferences and settings, and cooking history—is stored only on your device. We do not upload this content to our servers or to any cloud service. Limited usage and device information is sent to the third-party services described below.
You can delete all of it at any time under Settings → Erase all data, or by deleting the App. Erasing also resets the analytics identifier Firebase uses for this installation.
3. Firebase Analytics and Crash Reports
To understand how the App is used and improve it, we use Google Firebase Analytics. It collects app usage events (for example, screens viewed, features used, and recipes started or cooked), an app instance identifier, and general device information such as device model, operating system version, app version, and country. We do not send your name, email address, or phone number to Firebase. Firebase processes this data under Google's privacy policies, and Google retains it according to its data retention settings.
If the App crashes, Google Firebase Crashlytics sends a crash report so we can fix the problem. A report contains the technical state of the App at the time of the crash (such as the code location and stack trace), the device model, operating system version, app version, and an installation identifier. It does not include your meal plans, lists, or other content you enter.
4. Advertising
SmartCart displays ads through Google AdMob. Google AdMob may collect and process information for advertising purposes in accordance with Google's privacy policies. This includes limited information about your app usage, general device information, and your advertising identifier (which you can reset in your device settings).
On iOS, we ask for Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission the next time you open the App after finishing onboarding. If you don't allow tracking, ads are still shown but are not personalized. You can change this at any time in your device settings.
In the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we use Google's User Messaging Platform to ask for your consent before ads are shown; Firebase Analytics follows the same choice. You can change your choice at any time under Settings → Privacy choices for ads.
5. Notifications
If you enable notifications, we may send you meal preparation reminders based on your meal planner, expiry alerts for pantry items, cooking timer alerts, and occasional tips. Notifications are scheduled on your device, and their content is not sent to our servers. You can turn notifications off at any time in your device settings or in the App's settings.
6. Location Data
SmartCart does not collect, request, or process your location data. The App has no access to your GPS, location services, or any location-based information.
7. In-App Purchases
SmartCart offers a Premium subscription through Apple's App Store. All payment processing is handled by Apple in accordance with Apple's privacy policies. We do not collect, store, or process your payment card information. Transaction receipts and subscription status are managed by Apple. You can manage your subscriptions and billing information through your Apple ID settings.
8. Recipe Images
Recipe images are delivered by jsDelivr (cdn.jsdelivr.net), a public content delivery network, from SmartCart's image repository on GitHub. When you view recipes, your device requests these images from jsDelivr, which receives standard request information such as your IP address, as with any website. No other personal information is shared, and jsDelivr's privacy policy applies to these requests.
9. Permissions
The App may ask for these optional permissions: Notifications, for reminders, timers, and expiry alerts; and App Tracking Transparency, for personalized ads. You can change them at any time in your device settings.
10. Data Backup
If you use the backup and restore feature, your data export file is created and stored on your device or a location you choose. We do not have access to these backup files. You are responsible for securing and managing your backup files.
11. Data Security
Since your content data is stored locally on your device, data security depends on your device's security measures. We recommend using device lock screens, keeping your OS updated, and regularly backing up your data using the App's backup feature. Analytics and ad data sent to Google services are protected by Google's security measures.
12. Data Deletion
You can delete your content data at any time by uninstalling the App, which removes all data the App stores on your device. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered unless you have a backup. Analytics and advertising data are processed by Google under its privacy policies; for any request about this data, contact us at nullclub365@gmail.com.
13. Your Rights & Choices
You control your content data because it is stored on your device: you can view, change, export, or delete it at any time. For data processed by Google services, you can deny App Tracking Transparency, limit personalized ads, and reset your advertising identifier in your device settings.
Depending on where you live (for example, under the GDPR in the European Union or the CCPA in California), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at nullclub365@gmail.com.
14. Third-Party Services
SmartCart uses the following third-party services, which may collect data under their own privacy policies: Google Firebase Analytics (analytics), Google Firebase Crashlytics (crash reports), Google AdMob (advertising), Google User Messaging Platform (ad consent), Apple App Store (in-app purchases), and jsDelivr (recipe images). Please review their privacy policies for details: Google (https://policies.google.com/privacy), Apple (https://www.apple.com/privacy/), and jsDelivr (https://www.jsdelivr.com/terms/privacy-policy-jsdelivr-net).
15. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us immediately.
16. Contact & Privacy Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your privacy, or requests to exercise your rights, please contact us at nullclub365@gmail.com or use Contact Support in the App's settings. We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
17. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date below and, if required, by displaying a notice in the App. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If this Privacy Policy is translated, the English version prevails in case of any inconsistency.
Last updated: October 6, 2026