Privacy Policy for SkinSense

Last Updated: December 13, 2024

Introduction

SkinSense ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SkinSense (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Account Information:

• Email address (if you create an account)
• Name (if provided through Sign in with Apple)
• Password (encrypted, never stored in plain text)

User-Generated Content:

• Skincare routines you create
• Products you add to your routines
• Product ingredient information you scan and contribute
• Product ratings or reviews (if applicable)

2. Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• App version

Usage Information:

• Features you use
• Products you scan
• Time spent in the app
• Interaction with app features

Camera Access:

The App requests camera access to:

• Scan product barcodes
• Scan ingredient labels using OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

Photos/videos are NOT stored unless you explicitly choose to save them. Camera is only active when you're using the scanning feature.

3. Information from Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google):

We use Firebase services to support core app functionality and analytics.

• User authentication (Sign in with Apple, Email/Password)
• Cloud data storage (your routines and products)
• Firebase Analytics to understand app usage, performance, and crashes

Learn more about Firebase’s privacy practices here: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

RevenueCat:

We use RevenueCat to process subscription purchases and manage in-app subscriptions.

• Subscription status and entitlement management
• Purchase validation and receipt handling
• No direct access to your payment method details

Learn more about RevenueCat’s privacy practices here: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Barcode APIs:

• We send barcode numbers to third-party services to retrieve product information
• Only the barcode number is sent, no personal information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App: Store your routines and products, sync data across devices, enable scanning, and manage subscriptions
• Improve the App: Analyze usage through Firebase Analytics, fix bugs, develop new features
• Communicate with you: Send important updates, respond to support requests, send notifications (if you opt-in)
• Build community database: Use scanned ingredient data to help other users find information

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Your Information:

With Other Users:

• Product and ingredient data you contribute becomes part of our shared database
• Your email or personal information is NEVER shared with other users

With Service Providers:

• Firebase (Google) for authentication, analytics, and cloud storage
• RevenueCat for subscription and purchase processing
• Barcode lookup services (only barcode numbers, no personal data)

For Legal Reasons:

• If required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

We DO NOT:

• ❌ Sell your personal information
• ❌ Share your email with third parties for marketing
• ❌ Store payment card details
• ❌ Store your photos or videos

By using SkinSense, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the App.