Privacy Policy for Bcott Z
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Bcott Z ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Camera Access
- We require camera access solely for scanning product barcodes
- We do not store, share, or transmit any images or video from your camera
- All scanning is processed locally on your device
Product Scan Data
- We collect anonymous data about products you scan to improve our database
- This includes barcode numbers and scan timestamps (no personal identifiers)
- Data is used to expand our product database and analyze usage patterns
App Usage Analytics
- We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance
- This includes app crashes, feature usage, and performance metrics
- No personally identifiable information is collected
Reported Products
- When you report new products, we collect the barcode and product name you provide
- This information is used to expand our ethical shopping database
How We Use Your Information
- To provide barcode scanning functionality
- To improve and expand our product database
- To analyze app usage patterns for improvements
- To add new products based on user reports
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information. We only collect anonymous, aggregated data for analytical purposes. We do not share data with third parties for marketing or advertising.
Data Retention
- Scan data: Retained anonymously for database improvement
- Crash reports: Retained for 30 days
- Product reports: Retained to expand our database
Your Rights
You can:
- Withdraw camera permission through device settings
- Clear app data through device settings
- Contact us to request data deletion
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information we collect.
Children's Privacy
Our app does not collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date.