Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Swipd ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Apple Sign-In Data (iOS): When you sign in with Apple ID, we collect:

• Apple ID identifier (anonymized)
• Email address (if provided)
• Full name (if provided)

Google Sign-In Data (Android): When you sign in with Google, we collect:

• Google account identifier
• Email address
• Display name (if provided)

User Preferences:

• Country/region selection
• Product category preferences
• Store preferences

2. Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

• Device ID (for guest sessions)
• Operating system version
• App version
• Device model

Usage Data:

• Product interactions (swipes, likes, saves)
• Wishlist items
• Product views and clicks
• Session duration and frequency

Performance Data:

• App crashes and errors
• Feature usage statistics
• Performance metrics

3. Information from Third Parties

Product Information: We collect product data from affiliate partners including:

• Amazon and other retail partners
• Product images, descriptions, and prices
• Availability and stock status

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

1. Service Delivery

• Providing personalized product recommendations
• Maintaining your wishlist across devices
• Processing affiliate clicks and tracking commissions

2. Service Improvement

• Analyzing user behavior and preferences
• Improving recommendation algorithms
• Enhancing app performance and stability

3. Communication

• Sending price drop notifications (when enabled)
• Providing customer support
• Sending important service updates

4. Legal Compliance

• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our rights and preventing fraud
• Enforcing our Terms of Service

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information With

1. Affiliate Partners

• When you click on a product, we share anonymized click data with affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon) to track commissions
• No personally identifiable information is shared

2. Service Providers

• Cloud hosting providers (for data storage)
• Analytics services (for app performance)
• Push notification services

3. Legal Requirements

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or the safety of users
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

We Do NOT

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your email or personal details with advertisers
• Use your data for purposes other than stated in this policy

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Cloud providers with SOC 2 compliance

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Access: View your account information in the Settings tab
• Update: Modify your preferences anytime
• Delete: Request account deletion through Settings > Delete Account

Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the right to:

1. Access: Request a copy of your personal data
2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
3. Erasure: Request deletion of your data
4. Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
5. Object: Object to certain data processing activities
6. Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of optional data collection

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of promotional communications:

• Disable push notifications in device settings
• Unsubscribe from emails via the link provided
• Adjust preferences in-app

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Retention Periods:

• Active accounts: Duration of account + 30 days
• Deleted accounts: 30 days (for recovery), then permanently deleted
• Usage analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely
• Guest sessions: 90 days of inactivity

Children's Privacy

Swipd is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
• Privacy Shield principles (where applicable)
• Adequate data protection measures

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following technologies:

1. Essential Cookies: Required for app functionality
2. Analytics: To understand how you use our app
3. Preferences: To remember your settings

You can control tracking through your device settings and our app preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Sending an email notification (for registered users)
• Displaying an in-app notice

Continued use of Swipd after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Links

Our app contains links to third-party websites and services (e.g., Amazon product pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

1. Right to Know: Categories of personal information collected
2. Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
3. Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
4. Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

EU Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have the right to:

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Receive data in a structured, commonly used format
• Object to automated decision-making

Our data protection officer can be reached at [email protected]

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://swipd.app

For data protection inquiries (EU): [email protected]

Consent

By using Swipd, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.