Eco-Smart ,we operates the Eco-Smart mobile application (the "App"), which helps users turn recyclable materials into cash. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account or sign in, we collect:
Email address
Phone number
Authentication data (if you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture as provided by Google)
Encrypted password (if using email/password sign-in)
Location Data
With your permission, we collect your device's precise or approximate location to help match you with nearby recycling pickup points or collectors.
Usage Data
We may automatically collect information about how you use the App, including device type, operating system, app version, and crash logs, to help us improve the service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Create and manage your account
Match you with recycling collection services near you
Contact you regarding pickup scheduling, order updates, or account verification
Communicate with you about your account or transactions
Improve app performance and fix technical issues
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
3. Third-Party Services
Our App uses the following third-party services, which may collect information used to identify you:
Google Firebase (Authentication, Database, and Analytics) — Firebase Privacy Policy
Google Sign-In — used to let you log in with your Google account. Google's handling of your data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use the information they receive.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only:
With your consent
With service providers who help us operate the App (e.g., Firebase/Google Cloud infrastructure)
If required by law or to protect our legal rights
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., disabling location permissions in your device settings)
8. Children's Privacy
Eco-Smart is not intended for use by children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: ahmed4567uy6@gmail.com