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At Astretto LLC, operator of Checkout - Grocery Rankings, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app and website.
Information We Collect
• Google Authentication Data: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Product Information: Product names, brands, barcodes, and images that you upload when adding products.
• User-Uploaded Images: Photos of product packaging that may contain third-party logos, trademarks, and copyrighted designs.
• Ratings and Reviews: Your product ratings (0-10 scale) and any comments you provide.
• Usage Data: We collect information about which products you scan and view to improve your experience.
• Device Information: Basic device information like device type and operating system for troubleshooting.
How We Use Your Information
• To provide and maintain our service
• To authenticate your account and enable features
• To display your ratings and reviews to other users
• To improve our product recommendations
• To send important service updates and welcome emails via Resend
• To notify you about relevant product updates (with your consent)
• To analyze usage patterns and improve the app
Data Storage and Security
• Your data is stored on Supabase's servers
• Product images are stored in Supabase Storage with access controls
• Your Google authentication is handled securely through OAuth 2.0
• We never store your Google password
• We do not collect health, financial, or other sensitive personal data
Third-Party Services
• Google Sign-In: For authentication (see Google's Privacy Policy)
• Supabase: For data storage and authentication
• Gemini AI: For analyzing product images (images are processed but not stored by Google)
• Google AdSense: For displaying personalized advertisements on our website
• Google Analytics: For understanding website usage and improving user experience
• Resend: For sending transactional emails (welcome emails, notifications)
• No data is sold to third parties
Your Rights
• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Disable certain features or communications
Data Deletion
To delete your account and personal data:
• Open the Checkout app on your device
• Go to Profile tab
• Tap on Settings (gear icon)
• Select "Delete Account"
• Confirm deletion
Alternatively, email us at info@astretto.com with your deletion request.
Note: Anonymized ratings and reviews will remain in our database after account deletion.
Data Retention
• Account data is retained while your account is active
• Product ratings and reviews remain visible after account deletion (anonymized)
• You can request complete data deletion at any time
• Backup data is retained for 30 days after deletion
Children's Privacy
• Our service is not intended for children under 16
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16
• If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us
Email Communications
• We use Resend to send transactional emails such as welcome messages
• Email addresses are securely stored and used only for service-related communications
• You may receive emails about important account updates or security notices
• Marketing emails are sent only with your explicit consent
• You can unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time
• We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
Cookies and Web Usage
• We use essential cookies for authentication and session management
• Analytics cookies help us understand usage patterns (you can opt out)
• Google AdSense uses cookies to display personalized advertisements
• Third-party advertising partners may use cookies to track ad performance
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Local storage is used for app preferences
Advertising
• We display advertisements through Google AdSense on our website
• Ads may be personalized based on your interests and browsing history
• Google and its partners use cookies to serve relevant ads
• You can opt out of personalized ads at www.google.com/settings/ads
• We do not have access to the information collected by advertising partners
• Ad revenue helps us maintain and improve our free service
In-App Purchases (Pro Subscription)
• Pro subscription is available for $4.99/month
• Includes 7-day free trial for new subscribers
• Features: Ad-free web experience, Pro badge on reviews, support app development
• Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation
• Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before end of period
• Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
• Any unused free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription
Third-Party Content and Intellectual Property
• User-uploaded images may contain third-party trademarks, logos, and copyrighted material
• We process and store these images for product identification and review purposes only
• We do not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property in uploaded images
• Images are analyzed by AI (Gemini) to extract product information, but the AI does not store the images
• We respect intellectual property rights and will remove content upon valid request from rights holders
• Our use of product images and information is for consumer information and review purposes
• This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any product manufacturers whose products appear in our app
Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California residents, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
info@astretto.com