Privacy Policy for Code Vault

Introduction

Welcome to Code Vault ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our barcode scanning and management mobile application ("App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use the App.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide to Us

When you use our App, you may provide us with:

• The content of barcodes you scan, generate, or save
• Custom categories and notes you create for organizing your barcodes
• Feedback or support requests you submit

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (model, operating system version)
• App usage statistics and crash reports to improve functionality
• Location data (only if you enable this feature and grant permission)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our App's functionality
• To store your barcode data in your device's local storage
• To associate location data with barcodes (only if you enable this feature)
• To improve and optimize our App
• To respond to your feedback and support requests

Data Storage and Security

Code Vault does not collect or transmit any data off your device. This is a core privacy principle of our app.

All barcode data is stored locally on your device using secure Core Data storage. We do not transmit or store your barcode data on external servers under any circumstances.

If you enable location tracking for barcodes, location data is stored locally on your device alongside your barcode data and never leaves your device.

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your local data against accidental loss, destruction, or damage through the use of iOS's built-in security features.

Third-Party Services

Our App may use the following third-party services:

• Apple's App Store services for app installation and updates
• Apple's StoreKit framework for processing in-app ratings

We do not share your barcode data with any third parties.

Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your data in the following ways:

• Location Tracking: You can enable or disable location tracking in the app settings
• Notifications: You can enable or disable app notifications in settings
• Data Deletion: You can delete individual barcodes or all barcodes from the app
• Camera and Photo Library: You control permission to access your device's camera and photo library

Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Our app currently maintains a zero-data-collection approach, meaning no data leaves your device. We are committed to maintaining this privacy-preserving stance.

In the unlikely event that future versions of the app would involve collecting data that leaves your device, we would:

• Request explicit user consent before implementing such changes
• Prominently notify users about the specific data to be collected
• Provide clear options to opt-out or discontinue use before any data collection begins

Any non-material updates to this policy (like clarifications or formatting changes) will be posted in the App with an updated "Last Updated" date.