Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-11-06

App name: SmartBuy: Price History

Introduction

SmartBuy: Price History ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our mobile application. By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information you provide directly

• Email address (if you create an account or sign up for alerts)
• Product URLs or product identifiers added for price tracking
• Messages or feedback sent to our support email

2. Information collected automatically

• Device information (device model, operating system version)
• App usage data (screens visited, features used)
• Crash reports and diagnostic logs
• Locale, language, and network information
• Advertising identifiers (such as Advertising ID), where applicable

3. Third-party information

We may fetch publicly available product data (such as title, price, and images) from e-commerce websites to display price history. We do not collect or store login credentials, passwords, or payment details of external websites.

Video Playback & Local Storage Access

The app includes a video player feature that allows users to browse and play videos stored on their own device’s internal storage (such as camera, downloads, or app folders).

• Local media is accessed only to display and play videos selected by the user.
• Videos remain on the user’s device and are not uploaded to our servers.
• We do not analyze, scan, or share personal video files.

Price Tracking & In-App Browser Usage

When you add a product to track, we store the product URL/ID and price snapshots required to show price history and send alerts.

The app includes an in-app browser (WebView) to help users visit shopping websites. Any actions taken on third-party websites, including logins or purchases, are governed by the respective websites’ privacy policies. We do not collect or store login credentials, passwords, or payment information entered on external sites.

Advertising & Analytics

We use third-party services such as Google Firebase, Google Analytics, and Google AdMob to analyze app usage, display advertisements, and improve performance. These services may collect device identifiers, including the Advertising ID, according to their own privacy policies.

We do not sell personal information to third parties. Advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized depending on user preferences and regional regulations.

Push Notifications & Email

• You may opt in to receive push notifications or email alerts.
• You can disable notifications from device or app settings.
• Emails include an unsubscribe option.

App Permissions

• Storage / Media access: To browse and play videos stored on the device
• Internet access: To fetch prices, load web pages, and display ads
• Notifications: To send price alerts (optional)

Permissions are used only to provide core app functionality.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide app features and for legitimate business purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. However, no system is completely secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive information through support messages.

Children’s Privacy

This app is intended for users aged 13 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, or restrict certain processing.

International Data Transfers

Data may be processed or stored on servers located in different countries. By using the app, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: support@smartpricetracker.in