Privacy Policy

UseCycle ("UseCycle", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared with third-party services, and the choices available to you when you use the UseCycle mobile application (the "App").

By using UseCycle, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

UseCycle is designed to work primarily on your device. Depending on the features you use and the third-party services included in the App, limited information may be collected.

1.1 Item and App Data

UseCycle stores information needed to provide its core replacement-cycle tracking features, such as:

• Items added to your replacement list
• Replacement dates and schedules
• Item categories and names
• Replacement status
• App settings and preferences

This information is stored locally on your device using local storage. UseCycle does not require an account or user registration to use its core features.

1.2 Analytics Information

UseCycle may use Google Analytics and/or Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App and to improve its functionality.

This may include information such as:

• App launches
• Screens or features viewed
• Interactions with app features
• General usage information
• Device and app information used for analytics

Analytics information is processed by the applicable Google services according to their privacy policies.

1.3 Advertising Information

UseCycle may use Google AdMob to display advertisements.

Depending on the device, configuration, and applicable permissions, AdMob may process information such as:

• Device identifiers
• Advertising identifiers
• Information about advertisements displayed
• Advertising interactions
• App usage information related to advertising

Advertising-related data may be processed by Google in accordance with Google's applicable privacy policies and advertising settings.

2. Information We Do Not Collect Through Our Own Services

UseCycle does not require users to create an account, provide an email address, or provide a name to use the App's core functionality.

UseCycle does not operate its own user database or cloud account system for replacement-cycle data.

Data stored locally on your device is not transmitted to us simply because it is stored in the App.

3. How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

• Provide and maintain the App's core functionality
• Store and display your replacement-cycle information locally
• Understand how the App is used
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide advertisements
• Measure advertising performance
• Maintain security and prevent misuse

4. Third-Party Services

UseCycle may use third-party services for analytics and advertising.

Google Firebase and Google Analytics

We may use Firebase and Google Analytics to understand how users interact with UseCycle and to improve the App.

Google may process information such as app usage, device information, and identifiers as described in Google's applicable policies.

Google Privacy Policy

Google AdMob

We may use Google AdMob to display advertisements and measure advertising performance.

AdMob may process device identifiers, advertising identifiers, advertising information, and related usage information depending on the applicable configuration and user settings.

Google Privacy Policy

Google Advertising Technologies

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

UseCycle does not operate a cloud database for your replacement-cycle data. However, third-party analytics and advertising providers may independently process information collected through their SDKs when those services are enabled in the App.

Such third-party services process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Data Retention

Replacement-cycle data stored locally in the App remains on your device until you delete it, remove the App, or otherwise clear the App's local data, subject to your device's operating system behavior.

Information collected by third-party analytics or advertising services may be retained according to the policies and retention settings of those services.

7. Data Deletion

Because UseCycle does not require an account and stores its core data locally on your device, you can generally delete your app data through the App's available deletion features or by deleting the App and its associated local data from your device.

For questions about data processed by third-party services, please contact us at:

8. Children's Privacy

UseCycle is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us at:

9. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding personal information processed by us or on our behalf.

You may also control certain permissions through your device settings, including applicable advertising or tracking permissions.

To exercise applicable privacy rights or ask questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information processed through UseCycle.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to UseCycle, our data practices, third-party services, or applicable legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

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