Privacy Policy

Value Scout ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use any of our mobile applications ("Apps"). Please read this policy carefully. By using our Apps, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our Apps.

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, language settings, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: App feature usage, session duration, screens viewed, interactions, crash logs, and performance data. This information is collected in anonymized or aggregated form.
• User-Provided Data: Any content, text, images, or other data you voluntarily input, create, or store within our Apps.
• Purchase Information: Records of in-app purchases and subscription status, as provided by the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not collect or store your payment card details.
• Analytics Data: Anonymized analytics collected through industry-standard tools to help us understand how our Apps are used and to improve user experience.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through a support request).

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Apps and their features.
• To improve, personalize, and optimize your experience with our Apps.
• To understand and analyze usage trends and preferences.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, bugs, and security vulnerabilities.
• To respond to your support requests and communicate with you.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
• To develop new products, services, features, and functionality.

We do not use your information for targeted advertising. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Your User Content is primarily stored locally on your device. If you enable cloud sync features, your data may be stored in your personal iCloud (Apple) or Google account, which are governed by Apple's and Google's respective privacy policies. We do not have access to your cloud-synced data.

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and account credentials.

Our Apps may use third-party services that collect information for analytics, crash reporting, and functionality purposes. These may include:

• Apple App Store and Google Play Store (for app distribution and purchases)
• Analytics providers (for anonymized usage statistics)
• Crash reporting services (for stability improvement)
• Cloud translation or AI APIs (for apps with translation or recognition features)

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services that our Apps interact with. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

Our Apps are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at the email address below so we can take appropriate action.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information. Most data can be deleted directly within the App by clearing your data or deleting the App.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of anonymized analytics collection through your device settings or within the App's settings where available.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond to your request within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to: (a) know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose; (b) request deletion of your personal information; (c) opt out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell personal information; and (d) not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing your data include: (a) your consent; (b) the performance of a contract (our Terms of Use); and (c) our legitimate interests in improving our Apps. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For data transfer outside the EEA, we rely on standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards as required by law.

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Anonymized and aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes. When you delete the App from your device, locally stored data is removed. Cloud-synced data is subject to the retention policies of your iCloud or Google account.

Our Apps may process data in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our Apps, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, providing notice within our Apps. Your continued use of our Apps after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our Apps do not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no industry-standard approach for mobile apps. However, we limit data collection to what is described in this policy and provide opt-out options where possible.

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@rhythmapp.co.