Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Savvy Shoppers ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

When you use Savvy Shoppers, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Email address and username when you create an account
• Location Information: Zip code you provide, or with your permission, precise GPS coordinates to show nearby stores and deals
• Photos: Images you choose to upload when posting deals
• User Content: Deals you post, comments, and confirmations
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve our services

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the app's functionality
• Show you deals relevant to your location
• Display nearby stores on the map
• Send notifications about deals you're interested in
• Improve and optimize the app experience
• Communicate with you about updates or support

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your information may be shared in these limited circumstances:

• Public Content: Deals, comments, and photos you post are visible to other users (unless you post anonymously)
• Service Providers: We use Supabase for secure data storage and authentication
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption and secure data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your data will be removed from our systems within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Your Choices

You can:

• Update your profile information at any time
• Delete your account through the app settings
• Control location permissions in your device settings
• Choose not to upload photos when posting deals
• Post deals anonymously to hide your username
• Opt out of notifications in your device settings

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about how we share certain categories of personal information. You may also request deletion of your personal data by contacting us or using the delete account feature in the app.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: SavvyShoppersApp@gmail.com