Breaker Map Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Breaker Map. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account with us, we may collect your email address and other authentication information if you choose to sign in with Google or email.
• Photos: With your permission, we access your device's camera and photo library to allow you to take and upload photos of circuit breakers.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

• Device Information: We collect information about your mobile device, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our App, including features you use, time spent in the App, and interaction patterns.
• Circuit Breaker Information: We store information you input about your circuit breakers, panels, and properties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our App
• Enable you to store and access your circuit breaker information
• Sync your data across multiple devices when you sign in
• Process and manage in-app purchases and subscriptions
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the App's functionality
• Troubleshoot issues and provide customer support
• Communicate with you about your account and the App

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• We store your circuit breaker data, photos, and settings locally on your device using secure storage methods.
• Photos are stored in the App's designated directory on your device.

4.2 Cloud Storage

• When you create an account, your data is securely stored in Firebase Cloud Firestore.
• Photos are stored in Firebase Cloud Storage.
• All data in transit is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

4.3 Data Sharing

• When you choose to share a property with other users, specific property data is shared only with the designated recipients.
• Shared properties maintain permission controls that you set (read-only or read-write).

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

5.1 Firebase

• We use Firebase (owned by Google) for authentication, cloud storage, and analytics.
• Firebase may collect usage information and crash reports to help us improve the App.
• Firebase's privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5.2 Adapty

• We use Adapty to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions.
• Adapty may collect purchase information and device identifiers to process transactions.
• Adapty's privacy policy: https://adapty.io/privacy-policy/

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request information about how your data is used
• Delete your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@bytebuilderslab.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services or as required by applicable laws. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is necessary for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@bytebuilderslab.com
Website: https://bytebuilderslab.com

11. App Permissions

Our App requires the following permissions to function properly:

• Camera
  • Purpose: To take photos of circuit breakers
  • When: Only when you explicitly choose to take a photo
• Photo Library / Storage
  • Purpose: To access and save photos of circuit breakers
  • When: When you choose to add photos from your library or save photos taken with the camera
• Internet
  • Purpose: To sync your data across devices and enable cloud features
  • When: When you're signed in and connected to the internet

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

13. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our App from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed by us and our service providers in the United States and other countries whose data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By using our App, you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries.