1. Introduction
Welcome to Sourced It ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Sourced It (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an Account: Email address, name, and profile picture (when signing up via Google or Apple)
- Sign In with Third-Party Services:
- Google Sign-In: Google ID, email address, name, and profile picture
- Apple Sign-In: Apple ID, email address, and name (when provided)
- Create Search Alerts: Search terms, category preferences, brand preferences, size preferences, color preferences, material preferences, location preferences, condition preferences, and price ranges
- Favorite Items: Product listings you mark as favorites
- Make In-App Purchases: Purchase information processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store (we do not directly collect payment information)
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, features used, time spent in the app
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you search alerts and notifications
- Authentication Tokens: Secure tokens for maintaining your logged-in session
- Search and Browse History: Your search queries, filter selections, and browsing behavior within the app
- Interaction Data: Items viewed, favorite status changes, listing interactions
2.3 Third-Party Data Sources
Our App aggregates publicly available product listings from third-party platforms (primarily Vinted) to provide you with search results. This includes:
- Product titles, descriptions, and images
- Pricing information
- Seller information (usernames only)
- Product condition and category information
- Listing URLs and metadata
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
3.1 Provide App Functionality
- Create and manage your user account
- Authenticate your identity and maintain secure sessions
- Display personalized search results and product listings
- Save your search preferences and favorite items
- Send push notifications for new listings matching your search criteria
3.2 Improve Our Services
- Analyze app usage to improve functionality and user experience
- Monitor app performance and fix technical issues
- Develop new features and services
3.3 Communicate With You
- Send important app notifications and updates
- Provide customer support
- Send search alert notifications when new items match your criteria
3.4 Process Subscriptions
- Manage premium subscription access
- Process subscription payments through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Restore subscription access across devices
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
- Authentication Services: Google and Apple for sign-in functionality
- Push Notifications: Expo push notification service for sending alerts
- In-App Purchases: Apple App Store and Google Play Store for subscription processing
- Cloud Infrastructure: Secure cloud services for data storage and app functionality
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure data transmission using encryption
- Secure authentication tokens and session management
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Access and Portability
- Request access to your personal information
- Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
7.2 Correction and Deletion
- Update or correct your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
7.3 Control Over Data Processing
- Opt out of push notifications (while still using the app)
- Manage your search preferences and favorites
- Control third-party authentication preferences
7.4 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
7.5 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.
8. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as product listings on external platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Push Notifications
We use push notifications to:
- Alert you when new items match your saved searches
- Send important app updates and announcements
- Notify you about account-related activities
You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings or within the app.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: sourced.it.app@gmail.com
App: Sourced It - Contact section
14. Data Processing Legal Bases (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area, our legal bases for processing your personal information include:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Contract Performance: To provide you with our services as outlined in our terms of service
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and provide customer support
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
15. App Store Compliance
This app complies with Apple App Store and Google Play Store privacy requirements. We do not:
- Collect sensitive personal information without explicit consent
- Share personal information with unauthorized third parties
- Use personal information for purposes other than those disclosed in this policy
- Retain personal information longer than necessary
By using Sourced It, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.