Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Gift Card Collect. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Our Commitment: We believe in transparency and want you to understand how we handle your data. We collect only what is necessary to provide you with the best gift card management experience.
📱 Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
- Gift Card Information: Card numbers, balances, retailers, and expiration dates
- Photos: Images of gift cards you capture or upload
- Transaction History: Records of gift card usage and balance changes
- Categories and Labels: Custom organization data you create
2. Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features used, frequency of use, in-app actions
- Performance Data: Crash reports, performance metrics, error logs
3. Permissions We Request
- Camera: To capture photos of your gift cards
- Photo Library: To select existing photos of gift cards
🔐 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Store and organize your gift card collection
- Track gift card balances and transactions
- Provide statistics and insights about your gift cards
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Communicate important app updates or changes
Important: All your gift card data is stored locally on your device. We do not have access to your gift card numbers, balances, or photos unless you explicitly share them with us for support purposes.
🛡️ Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Your gift card information, including photos and transaction history, is stored locally on your device. This means:
- Your data remains under your control
- No gift card information is transmitted to our servers
- Deleting the app will remove all stored data
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Data encryption for sensitive information
- Secure coding practices
- Regular security updates
- Limited access to user data
🤝 Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in app operations (e.g., crash reporting services)
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
🌍 International Data Transfers
As your data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers of your gift card information. Any analytics or crash reporting data that may be collected could be processed in countries other than your own.
👶 Children's Privacy
Gift Card Collect is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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.
⚙️ Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: View the information we have about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information
- Portability: Export your data in a readable format
- Opt-out: Decline certain data collection or processing
Since data is stored locally, you have full control over your information through the app settings and device storage management.
🔄 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending in-app notifications for significant changes
- Requiring your consent for material changes affecting your rights