Effective Date: December 12, 2024
Last Updated: December 12, 2024
Welcome to the Bury Bin Collection App ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.
Contact Information: When you contact us for support, we may collect your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
Feedback and Support: Any feedback, comments, or support requests you submit to us.
Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system version, and app version.
Usage Analytics: Basic app usage statistics to help us improve the App experience (collected anonymously).
Bin Tracker Data: Your bin bag counts are stored locally on your device using UserDefaults.
Notification Settings: Your notification preferences and selected reminder times are stored locally on your device.
App Preferences: Any customization settings you configure within the App.
We use the information we collect to:
Provide App Functionality: Enable core features like bin collection schedules, bag tracking, and notifications
Send Notifications: Deliver collection reminders based on your preferences (processed locally on your device)
Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the App experience
Provide Support: Respond to your questions, comments, and support requests
App Maintenance: Debug issues and maintain App stability
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., app analytics services)
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred
Most of your data (bin counts, notification settings) is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers
This data remains under your control and can be deleted by uninstalling the App
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications or disable notifications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at wedgiego@gmail.com.
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as email clients for reporting missed collections). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
The App may send you push notifications for bin collection reminders. You can control these notifications through:
The App's notification settings
Your device's notification settings
Disabling notifications entirely in the App
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
For material changes, we may provide additional notice through the App or other means
If you are accessing the App from outside the United Kingdom, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: wedgiego@gmail.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry - Bury Bin Collection App
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
By using the App, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. For specific legal advice regarding privacy compliance, please consult with a qualified attorney.