Privacy policy.
Effective Date: Jun 13, 2023
Thank you for choosing CutWaste! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
When you use the CutWaste App, we may collect certain personal information that you provide voluntarily. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you provide to us when registering an account or using specific features of the App.
1.2. Usage Information
We may automatically collect certain information about how you interact with the App. This includes your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and mobile network information. We may also collect analytics data to understand how you use the App, such as the features you access, the time and duration of your usage, and any errors or crashes that occur.
1.3. Receipt and Pantry Information
To provide the features of the App, such as expiry notifications and shopping lists, CutWaste requires access to your grocery receipts, barcodes, or other relevant information. This information will be used to create and manage your digital pantry, track your purchased items, and generate alerts and reminders.
Use of Information
2.1. Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
a) To create and maintain your CutWaste account;
b) To personalize and improve your experience with the App;
c) To communicate with you about updates, new features, or important information regarding the App;
d) To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries or requests;
e) To analyze and generate insights about food waste trends and provide aggregated statistics to help users reduce waste;
f) To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities;
g) To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.
2.2. Usage Information
We use usage information to monitor and improve the performance and functionality of the App. This includes analyzing user behavior, identifying and fixing technical issues, and optimizing our services.
2.3. Receipt and Pantry Information
We use your receipt and pantry information to provide you with personalized features, such as expiry notifications and shopping lists. This information is processed locally on your device and may be synchronized with our servers to facilitate data backup and device synchronization.
Disclosure of Information
3.1. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, analyzing data, or providing customer support. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only for the purposes specified by us.
3.2. Aggregated Data
We may aggregate and anonymize data to generate statistical insights and reports. This aggregated data will not personally identify you and may be shared with third parties, such as advertisers, partners, or researchers.
3.3. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Data Security
We are committed to protecting the security of your information. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Choices
You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt-out, we may still send you non-promotional messages regarding your account or transactions.
Children's Privacy
The CutWaste App is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we may have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the Effective Date and providing prominent notice within the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may email us at contact@cutwaste.co or contact us by post to:
CutWaste LLC
700 El Camino Real Suite 120 #1301
Menlo Park, CA 94025
By using the CutWaste App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.