Effective Date: February 12th, 2025
Introduction Microplastics Scanner AI (Packaged AI / Packaged) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our app, website, and related services.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and payment information when you register or subscribe.
- Product Scan Data: Product images (temporarily), scan results, and safety scores.
- Usage Data: Scan history, search queries, and app interaction data.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and IP address.
How We Use Your Information
- To analyze product packaging and provide safety assessments.
- To build and improve our product safety database.
- To personalize your experience and provide relevant product recommendations.
- To communicate updates, promotions, and customer support.
Data Sharing and Security
- We do not sell your data.
- Product images are temporarily processed through our AI service providers and immediately deleted after analysis. Product images are stored locally on your phone for your Results pages.
- Data is shared only with trusted partners (e.g., payment processors, AI analysis services) as needed.
- All information is encrypted and securely stored.
Your Rights You may access, update, or delete your data at any time by contacting hello@format.partners
GDPR Compliance Addition: For Users in the European Union and United Kingdom: Data Processing & Rights Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to request data deletion
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Data Storage & Transfer
- Your data is stored securely on Firebase servers
- Temporary image processing through OpenAI’s servers
- Data may be transferred outside the EU/UK through our service providers
- We ensure appropriate safeguards through standard contractual clauses
Legal Basis We process your data based on:
- Your consent
- Contract fulfillment
- Legitimate interests (app functionality and product safety analysis)
Contact for GDPR Requests Email: hello@format.partners Response time: Within 30 days
Data Retention
Usage data
You can request deletion anytime
Account data: Until account deletion
Scan history
Product images: Deleted immediately after analysis