Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to HairPaired. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you use our app and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Information We Collect

HairPaired collects the following types of information:

• Camera Access: We use your device's camera to scan product barcodes. Camera images are processed locally on your device and are not stored or transmitted to our servers.
• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address for account management, authentication, and communication purposes.
• Hair Profile Data: We store your hair porosity type and hair characteristics to provide personalized product recommendations.
• Product Scan History: We maintain a record of products you've scanned to help you track your product research and maintain your scan count.
• Usage Data: We track the number of product scans and app usage patterns to manage free scan limits and improve our services.
• Subscription Information: If you subscribe to our premium features, we collect subscription status and payment information through our payment processor.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide personalized product compatibility scores based on your hair porosity type
• To manage your account and authenticate your access to the app
• To track usage for free scan limits and subscription features
• To maintain your product scan history for your reference
• To process your subscription payments and manage billing
• To improve our product database and recommendation algorithms
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• To send you important updates about the service

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database service with industry-standard security measures. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate HairPaired:

• Supabase: Used for secure data storage, user authentication, and database management
• RevenueCat: Used for subscription management, payment processing, and handling in-app purchases
• Google Play / Apple App Store: Used for app distribution, updates, and payment processing

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances: with service providers who assist us in operating our app (Supabase, RevenueCat), when required by law or to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transfer or acquisition.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to your personal data
• Correction: You can update or correct your hair profile and account information within the app
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of data collection by discontinuing use of the app

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Children's Privacy

HairPaired is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the app after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new privacy policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@hairpaired.com
Address: [Your Business Address]