Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

During onboarding and use of the Service, we collect:

  • Full Name

  • Age

  • Gender

  • ZIP Code

  • Account email address

  • Grocery store selections

  • Logged grocery purchases

  • Saved price comparisons

  • Purchase history and shopping activity

You may also voluntarily provide additional information when contacting support.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use CartScout, we may automatically collect:

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • App version

  • IP address

  • Approximate location (derived from IP or ZIP code)

  • Usage analytics (features used, search queries, session duration)

If you grant permission, we may access:

  • Precise location data to show nearby store pricing

You can disable location services in your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide store-specific pricing

  • Display personalized grocery comparisons

  • Save and display your previous transactions

  • Analyze shopping behavior trends

  • Improve app performance and features

  • Detect fraud or abuse

  • Send important app updates

We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research and analytics.

3. Grocery Purchase Logging

CartScout stores grocery purchase and shopping history so users can:

  • View previous transactions

  • Track pricing trends

  • Compare store pricing over time

We do not process purchases on behalf of retailers.

All retail transactions occur directly between you and the retailer.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information:

4.1 With Service Providers

We may share information with:

  • Cloud hosting providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Infrastructure providers

  • Security monitoring vendors

These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, including:

  • Court orders

  • Legal process

  • Government investigations

4.3 Business Transfers

If CartScout is acquired, merged, or sells assets, user information may transfer as part of the transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

  • As long as your account is active

  • As necessary to provide the Service

  • As required for legal compliance

You may request account deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence (including Florida and California), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Request a copy of your stored data

  • Opt out of certain data uses

To make a request, contact:

zbrecher@phoenixathleticscorp.org

We may verify your identity before responding.

7. Children's Privacy

CartScout is not intended for users under 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such data will be promptly deleted.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • Secure database storage

  • Access controls

However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

9. Analytics & Tracking Technologies

CartScout may use:

  • Analytics tools

  • Log files

  • Crash reporting software

These tools help us understand usage patterns and improve functionality.

We do not use third-party advertising trackers at this time.

10. Location Information

If enabled, we collect:

  • Precise GPS location (with your permission)

  • Or approximate location via ZIP code or IP

Location data is used solely to:

  • Display nearby store pricing

  • Improve geographic comparison accuracy

You may disable GPS at any time in device settings.

11. Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by emailing:

zbrecher@phoenixathleticscorp.org

Upon verified request, we will delete or anonymize your data unless retention is required by law.

12. State-Specific Rights (Including California)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what data we collect

  • Right to request deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal information.

13. International Users

CartScout is operated in the United States.

If you access the Service from outside the U.S., you understand your information will be processed and stored in the United States.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be effective upon posting the updated version within the app.

Continued use of the Service indicates acceptance.

15. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, contact:

CartScout
Phoenix Athletics Corporation
Clearwater, Florida
zbrecher@phoenixathleticscorp.org