Effective Date: March 12, 2026
1. Introduction The Shop Finders application provides a service to help users find local products and shops. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data: We collect names, email addresses, and phone numbers to create user accounts and facilitate communication between customers and shopkeepers.
Location Information: Our app requires access to your Precise Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) to show you shops and products within your immediate area. This data is used only for the core search functionality.
Device Information: We may collect device models and OS versions to improve app performance and troubleshoot errors.
3. How We Use Your Information We use the collected data to:
Provide accurate search results based on your location.
Enable shopkeepers to manage their business profiles.
Send important app updates via Firebase Cloud Messaging.
4. Data Security and Third Parties We use Firebase for secure data storage. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share information when required by law or to provide the app’s core services (e.g., using Google Maps for navigation).
5. Data Deletion Rights Users can request the deletion of their account and all associated data at any time. To request deletion, please contact us via the developer email listed on the Play Store.
6. Contact Information For questions regarding this policy, please contact us through the official developer support channels provided in the app listing.