Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to thrift luv ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our services, including our website, iOS app, and Android app (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information generated through your use of our Services.

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Business information (store name, product listings, pricing)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)
• Communications you send us (support requests, feedback)

Information Collected Automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date)
• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, actions taken within the Services)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (web only)

Device Permissions (Mobile App)

Our iOS and Android apps may request access to the following device features:

• Camera: Used solely for scanning QR codes and barcodes to look up products. We do not store or transmit camera images.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve the Services
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, analytics, hosting, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to you
• With Your Consent: With your consent or at your direction

5. In-App Purchases

Our mobile apps offer in-app purchases processed through Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). We do not directly collect or store your payment card details — all payment information is handled by Apple or Google under their respective privacy policies. We receive confirmation of your purchase and subscription status from these platforms in order to unlock features within the app.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or business purposes.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. Please take care in deciding what information you send to us.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Objection to or restriction of certain processing activities
• Data portability (receiving your data in a structured, machine-readable format)
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thriftluvapp@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: