Last Updated: January 21, 2025
Welcome to Aisle Aura. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using Aisle Aura, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account with Aisle Aura, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided through social login)
- Profile picture (if provided through social login)
- Authentication credentials
Shopping List Data
To provide our core service, we collect and store:
- Grocery lists you create
- Items you add to your lists
- List sharing preferences
- Check-off status of items
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our app, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (type, operating system)
- App usage statistics
- Error logs and crash reports
- IP address and general location information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Enable list sharing and collaboration features
- Synchronize your data across devices
- Send you important service updates and notifications
- Respond to your support requests and inquiries
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
Where We Store Your Data
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. Supabase uses industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
Aisle Aura integrates with the following third-party services:
Authentication Services
- Google Sign-In: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google. Google's privacy policy governs their handling of your information.
- Apple Sign In: When you sign in with Apple, we receive your email address (or a private relay email) and name if you choose to share it. Apple's privacy policy governs their handling of your information.
Infrastructure Services
- Supabase: We use Supabase for authentication, database, and real-time synchronization. Supabase's privacy policy applies to their processing of your data.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you share a list with other users, they can view the list name, items, and your basic profile information.
- Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., Supabase for data storage).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of our users and the public.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Update
You can access and update your account information and grocery lists at any time through the app.
Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Deletion
You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. When you delete your account:
- Your personal information will be permanently deleted
- Your grocery lists will be removed from our servers
- Shared lists will no longer be accessible to you
- This action cannot be undone
Marketing Communications
We currently do not send marketing communications. If we do in the future, you will have the option to opt-out.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention.
Children's Privacy
Aisle Aura is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Aisle Aura, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers and service providers wherever they are located.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our web application uses essential cookies and local storage to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Enable core functionality
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending you an email notification for significant changes
Your continued use of Aisle Aura after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Your Consent
By using Aisle Aura, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.