# Shopping Buddy Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** January 12, 2026
**Last Updated:** January 15, 2026

Aahana Tech ("we", "our", "us") built the **Shopping Buddy** (Universal Shopping List) app as a free application. This service is provided at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page informs users about our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information if anyone decides to use our Service.

By using the Shopping Buddy app, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy.

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## 1. Information We Collect

### 1.1 Camera Access

We request **Camera permission** solely for:

* Barcode scanning
* Receipt scanning

**Important:**

* All image processing happens **on your device only**
* We use **Google ML Kit (on-device)**
* **No images or videos are uploaded** to any server
* We do not store your photos

### 1.2 User Data

Shopping Buddy **does NOT collect**:

* Name
* Email
* Phone number
* Location
* Contacts
* Payment details
* Device identifiers

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## 2. How We Use Information

The app uses camera input **only** to:

* Read product barcodes
* Scan shopping receipts

We do **NOT**:

* Track users
* Share data with third parties
* Use data for advertising
* Sell any user information

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## 3. Data Storage & Security

* The app uses **Firebase Cloud Firestore**
* All communication is protected using **HTTPS / TLS encryption**
* We follow industry-standard security practices

We do **NOT**:

* Store camera images
* Upload personal content
* Keep browsing or usage logs

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## 4. Third-Party Services

The app may use:

* **Google ML Kit** – for on-device scanning
* **Firebase** – secure cloud services

These services follow Google’s privacy policies.

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## 5. Children's Privacy

Shopping Buddy **does not knowingly collect** any personal information from children under 13.
If you believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will remove it immediately.

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## 6. Permissions Explained

| Permission | Purpose                    |
| ---------- | -------------------------- |
| Camera     | Barcode & receipt scanning |
| Internet   | Firebase sync & updates    |

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## 7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

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## 8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:

**Email:** [wasim.akh2@gmail.com](mailto:wasim.akh2@gmail.com)
**Company:** Aahana Tech
**App Package:** com.aahanatech.shoppingbuddy

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## 9. Policy Links

* **Live Policy:**
  [https://wasimakh2.github.io/AppPrivacyPolicy/ShoppingBuddy/](https://wasimakh2.github.io/AppPrivacyPolicy/ShoppingBuddy/)

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