Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Cardy ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile photo when you create an account
• Business Card Data: Name, phone number, email, company, job title, website, and social media links you add to your digital cards
• Contact Data: Information from business cards you scan or contacts you save
• Camera Access: We access your camera only to scan QR codes and business cards
• Photo Library: We access photos only when you choose to upload a profile picture or scan a business card image

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your digital business cards
• To generate QR codes for your cards
• To scan and process business cards using OCR technology
• To sync your data across devices
• To provide customer support
• To process in-app purchases

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services provided by Google. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and storage
• Google Cloud Vision API: Business card text recognition
• RevenueCat: Subscription and purchase management
• Apple/Google Sign-In: Social authentication

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Your business card information is only shared when:

• You choose to share your QR code or card link with others
• Required by law or legal process

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your data

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all your data is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@cardyapp.com