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Privacy Policy for Goods Client App

Last updated: 25 April 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the Goods Client App (“the App”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data. The App is developed and maintained by Mohamed Amer (“we”, “our”, or “the Service Provider”) and is provided as a free service.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When using the App, we may collect the following types of data:

Account information: Name, email address, and phone number provided during registration.
Device information: IP address, operating system, device model, and unique device identifiers.
Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, date/time of visits, and in-app actions.
Location data: Approximate or precise geographic location via device GPS or network info (only when permission is granted).
Transaction data: Order history, delivery addresses, and payment-related metadata (we do not store full card numbers).

2. Why We Collect This Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

App functionality: Process orders, manage accounts, and deliver core features.
Location-based services: Show relevant sellers, products, or delivery options based on your area.
Notifications: Send order updates, delivery status, and important alerts via push notifications.
Analytics: Understand how users interact with the App to improve performance and experience.
Security: Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services that may process your data:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Firebase (Google LLC)	Authentication, database, storage, push notifications	firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google Maps	Location display and delivery mapping	policies.google.com/privacy
Google Play Services	Core Android services	policies.google.com/privacy

We only share what is strictly necessary and never sell your data to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed for operational purposes. You may request full account and data deletion at any time by contacting us at:

📧 goodsforexchange@gmail.com

We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Delete your account and all associated data.
Withdraw consent for location access at any time via your device settings.

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

6. Opt-Out

You can limit data collection in the following ways:

Location: Disable location permissions in your device settings.
Notifications: Disable push notifications in your device settings.
Full opt-out: Uninstall the App to stop all data collection.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from users under this age. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Encrypted storage via Firebase Security Rules
Role-based access controls on our backend services

No system is 100% secure, but we take every reasonable measure to protect your information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any significant changes will be communicated via the App or email. Continued use of the App after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Have questions, concerns, or want your data deleted?

📧 goodsforexchange@gmail.com

We typically respond within 2 business days.