Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy for Home Assist
**Last Updated: November 10, 2024**
## Introduction
Welcome to Home Assist ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application Home Assist (the "App").
By using Home Assist, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- **Notes Data**: Content you create in the Notepad feature
- **BMI Records**: Height, weight, age, and gender data you input for BMI calculations
- **Calculator History**: Your calculation records
- **Color Favorites**: Colors you save in the Color Converter tool
- **QR Code History**: QR codes you generate or scan
- **Reminder Settings**: Your preferred notification times and settings
### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- **Location Data**: Approximate location for weather information (only when you use the weather feature)
- **Device Information**: Device model, operating system version, app version
- **Usage Statistics**: Feature usage patterns to improve app performance (aggregated and anonymized)
### 1.3 Information We DO NOT Collect
- We do NOT collect your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers
- We do NOT track your browsing history outside our app
- We do NOT collect payment information (the app is free)
- We do NOT sell your data to third parties
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
### 2.1 Core Functionality
- Provide calculator, converter, and other tool functionalities
- Store your notes, BMI records, and color favorites locally on your device
- Display weather information based on your location
- Send daily weather reminders at your chosen time
### 2.2 App Improvement
- Analyze app performance and fix bugs
- Understand which features are most used
- Improve user experience
### 2.3 Communication
- Send you weather and daily quote notifications (only if enabled)
- Notify you about important app updates
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## 3. Data Storage and Security
### 3.1 Local Storage
Most of your data is stored **locally on your device** and never leaves your device:
- Notes and memos
- BMI records and health data
- Calculator history
- Color favorites
- QR code history
- App preferences
### 3.2 Cloud Services
We use the following third-party services:
- **Weather API**: To fetch weather data based on your location
- **Google Play Services**: For app distribution and updates
### 3.3 Security Measures
- All data stored locally is protected by your device's security features
- We use HTTPS encryption for all network communications
- We implement industry-standard security practices
- We regularly update the app to fix security vulnerabilities
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## 4. Permissions We Request
Home Assist requests the following permissions:
| Permission | Purpose | Required? |
|------------|---------|-----------|
| **Camera** | For flashlight control and QR code scanning | Optional |
| **Location** | To fetch weather information for your area | Optional |
| **Notifications** | To send daily weather reminders | Optional |
| **Microphone** | For noise detection feature only | Optional |
| **Internet** | To fetch weather data and quotes | Required |
| **Alarms & Reminders** (Android 12+) | To schedule exact-time weather reminders | Optional |
**All permissions are optional except Internet access.** You can deny permissions and still use most app features.
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## 5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
### 5.1 We DO NOT Share Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
### 5.2 Third-Party Services
We use these services, which have their own privacy policies:
- **Weather API Provider**: For weather data (we only send your approximate location)
- **Google Play Services**: For app distribution
### 5.2.1 Cloud Services
We use the following third-party services:
- **OpenWeatherMap API**: To fetch weather data based on your location
- Website: https://openweathermap.org/
- Privacy Policy: https://openweathermap.org/privacy-policy
- Data Shared: City name or approximate location (latitude/longitude)
- Purpose: Provide real-time weather information and forecasts
### 5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Protect our rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activities
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## 6. Your Rights and Choices
### 6.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- **Access**: View all data stored in the app
- **Delete**: Clear your notes, BMI records, history, and favorites at any time
- **Export**: Share your data (QR codes, calculation results) as you wish
- **Opt-Out**: Disable location, notifications, and other permissions
### 6.2 How to Exercise Your Rights
- **Delete Notes**: Long-press any note and select delete
- **Clear BMI Data**: Use the clear button in BMI History
- **Revoke Permissions**: Go to Android Settings → Apps → Home Assist → Permissions
- **Disable Reminders**: Turn off notifications in Reminder Settings
### 6.3 Data Portability
You can export your data anytime:
- Share QR codes as images
- Copy calculator results to clipboard
- Export color schemes
- Share mortgage calculation results
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## 7. Children's Privacy
Home Assist does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old. The app is designed for general audiences and does not require age verification. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
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## 8. Data Retention
- **Local Data**: Stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
- **Weather Cache**: Automatically cleared after 24 hours
- **Location Data**: Not stored; only used temporarily to fetch weather
- **Uninstall**: All app data is completely removed when you uninstall Home Assist
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## 9. International Users and GDPR Compliance
### 9.1 For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, you can manage data directly in the app or contact us.
### 9.2 Data Transfer
Your data is primarily stored locally on your device. When we fetch weather data, your approximate location may be transmitted to weather API servers located in various countries. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
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## 10. 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 in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Showing an in-app notification for significant changes
Your continued use of Home Assist after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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## 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
**Email**: yousefyuha@gmail.com
**App**: Home Assist
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## 12. Summary of Key Points
✅ **We respect your privacy**: Most data stays on your device
✅ **Minimal data collection**: We only collect what's necessary
✅ **No selling**: We never sell your data to third parties
✅ **Your control**: You can delete all your data anytime
✅ **Optional permissions**: All permissions except Internet are optional
✅ **Transparent**: We clearly explain what we collect and why
✅ **Secure**: We use encryption and security best practices
✅ **Free**: No ads, no tracking for advertising purposes
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## 13. Specific Feature Data Handling
### Calculator
- Data: Calculation history
- Storage: Local device only
- Sharing: None
- Retention: Until you clear history
### Weather
- Data: Approximate location
- Storage: Temporary (not saved)
- Sharing: Sent to weather API only
- Retention: Not retained
### BMI Tracker
- Data: Height, weight, age, gender
- Storage: Local device only
- Sharing: None (unless you manually share reports)
- Retention: Until you delete records
### QR Code
- Data: Generated/scanned QR codes
- Storage: Local device only
- Sharing: Only when you explicitly share
- Retention: Until you clear history
### Flashlight
- Data: None collected
- Permission: Camera access
- Usage: Only to control device LED
### Daily Reminders
- Data: Your preferred notification time
- Storage: Local device only
- Sharing: None
- Usage: To schedule notifications
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**By using Home Assist, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.**
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*This Privacy Policy is effective as of November 10, 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted in the app.*