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CapThiings Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Sep 05, 2025

Overview

CapThiings ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide when using our mobile application.

Information Collection

Types of Information We Collect

  1. Account Information

    • Email address
    • Username
    • Account creation date
  2. Usage Data

    • App usage statistics
    • Feature usage frequency
    • Error logs and performance data
  3. Device Information

    • Device type and operating system version
    • App version
    • Device identifiers
  4. Image Data

    • Images you upload for object recognition
    • Recognition results and metadata

How We Collect Information

  • Direct collection: When you create an account or use app features
  • Automatic collection: Through app usage analytics
  • Third-party services: Through integrated services (such as Supabase, Google services)

Information Usage

We use collected information for:

  1. Service Provision

    • Providing object recognition functionality
    • Managing user accounts
    • Processing subscriptions and payments
  2. App Improvement

    • Analyzing usage patterns
    • Fixing bugs and performance issues
    • Developing new features
  3. Communication

    • Sending important notifications
    • Providing customer support
    • Sending marketing communications (with your consent)

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

  1. Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  2. Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the app
  3. Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Data encryption in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and permission management
  • Employee training and confidentiality agreements

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Account information: Until you delete your account
  • Usage data: Up to 2 years maximum
  • Image data: Deleted immediately after processing
  • Legal requirements: As required by applicable laws

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  1. Access: Request access to your personal information
  2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  3. Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
  4. Restrict processing: Restrict our processing of your information
  5. Data portability: Obtain your data in a structured format
  6. Object: Object to certain processing activities

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: Data storage and user management
  • Google Services: Analytics and authentication
  • Apple StoreKit: In-app purchase processing

These services have their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review.

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through in-app notifications or email. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy is based on the following legal frameworks:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Other applicable privacy laws

This Privacy Policy was last updated on Sep 05, 2025