Privacy Policy

Tareo: Digital Scale

Effective Date: September 12, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Images and Camera Data

• Photos: When you take photos or select images from your gallery, we temporarily process these images to provide weight estimation
• Image Metadata: Technical information about your images (format, size) to ensure proper processing
• Analysis Results: Weight estimates, confidence scores, and timestamps of your measurements

1.2 Device Information

• Device Type: Information about your device model and operating system for app compatibility
• App Version: Version of Tareo you're using to provide appropriate features
• Crash Reports: Technical information if the app encounters issues via Firebase Crashlytics

1.3 Usage Data

• App Analytics: How you interact with the app via Firebase Analytics to improve user experience
• Performance Data: Information about app performance and crashes to maintain service quality

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Functions

• Weight Estimation: Process your images to provide weight estimates
• Results Display: Show you analysis results, confidence scores, and measurement history
• Local Storage: Store your recent measurements on your device for quick access

2.2 Service Improvement

• App Enhancement: Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality
• Bug Fixes: Use crash reports to identify and fix technical issues
• Performance Optimization: Improve app speed and reliability

3. Data Processing and Storage

3.1 Image Processing

• Images are temporarily sent to our secure servers for analysis
• Processing typically takes a few seconds
• Images are automatically deleted from our servers after processing
• We use proprietary technology for weight estimation

3.2 Local Storage

• Your photos and measurement results are stored locally on your device
• You can delete this data by clearing the app's storage or uninstalling the app
• Local data is not accessible to other apps on your device

3.3 Analytics Services

• We use Google Firebase Analytics to understand app usage patterns
• We use Google Firebase Crashlytics to identify and fix crashes
• All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Service Providers

We share limited data with the following services:

• Google Firebase Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics
• Google Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and app stability

4.2 No Commercial Sharing

• We never sell your personal information or images to third parties
• We don't share your data for advertising or marketing purposes
• Your images are not shared with any third parties

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users' safety.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Data Control

• Delete Local Data: Clear app storage through your device settings
• Stop Using Service: Uninstall the app to stop all data collection
• Camera Permissions: Revoke camera access in your device settings (app won't function without it)
• Analytics Opt-out: You can disable analytics collection in the app settings

5.2 Data Requests

You can request information about data we may have about you by contacting us. Since we don't store images permanently, most data is on your device only.

6. Children's Privacy

Tareo is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Secure Processing: Images are processed in secure, isolated environments
• Access Controls: Strict access controls protect our systems and your data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or by posting the new policy with a new effective date. Your continued use of Tareo after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Data Retention

• Images: Deleted immediately after processing (typically within minutes)
• Analysis Results: Stored locally on your device until you delete them
• Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data retained per Firebase's policies
• Crash Reports: Retained per Firebase Crashlytics retention policies

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on September 12, 2025.
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