EthiScan

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 20, 2025

EthiScan ("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 and related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Apple ID information (when you choose to sign in)
• Device information and identifiers
• App usage analytics and crash reports

Scan Data

• Product barcode scans (processed locally on your device)
• Scan history (stored locally and optionally in cloud for premium users)
• Product interaction data for improving recommendations

Usage Information

• App features you use most frequently
• Premium feature usage patterns
• App performance and error data

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Provide ethical product assessments
• Generate company transparency reports
• Suggest ethical alternatives
• Track your ethical shopping impact

Service Improvement

• Enhance app performance and reliability
• Develop new features and functionality
• Improve ethical assessment algorithms
• Optimize user experience

Data Security & Storage

Security Measures

• All data is encrypted using industry-standard encryption
• Local data storage on your device
• Secure cloud storage for premium features (when enabled)
• Regular security audits and updates

Data Retention

• Scan history: Retained locally and in cloud (premium users)
• User preferences: Stored locally and synced across devices
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months

Third-Party Services

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to process in-app purchases and manage premium subscriptions. RevenueCat collects payment information and subscription status, but we do not have access to your payment details.

Apple Services

When you use Apple Sign-In, Apple provides us with a unique identifier and your email address (if you choose to share it). We do not receive your actual Apple ID or password.

Your Privacy Rights

Access & Control

• View and export your data
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of analytics collection
• Control notification preferences

Data Portability

• Export your scan history
• Transfer data to other services
• Download your personal data

Children's Privacy

EthiScan 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 immediately.

International Users

If you are using EthiScan from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

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 and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Link: https://www.debugdeem.com/#contact

• In-App Support: Click "Issue with this product" to add notes about a product

• Website: debugdeem.com/ethiscan

Thank you for trusting EthiScan with your privacy. We're committed to transparency and ethical practices in everything we do.