Privacy Policy — SmartShelfKart

Effective Date: February 19, 2026

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to SmartShelfKart ("we", "our", "us"). 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 and web application.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

Email address - Used for account creation and authentication
Display name - Used to personalize your experience
Password - Securely hashed, never stored in plain text

SmartShelfKart Data

Product names, categories, descriptions, and quantities
Stock transaction records (stock in, stock out, damage reports, transfers)
Location data for inventory tracking

Automatically Collected Data

Device type and operating system
App usage analytics (via Firebase Analytics)
Crash reports for app improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the SmartShelfKart service
To authenticate your identity and secure your account
To store and manage your inventory data
To improve app performance and user experience
To send important service-related notifications

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, including:

Firebase Authentication - For secure login management
Cloud Firestore - For inventory data storage

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL. Firebase provides enterprise-grade security with SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 compliance.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties. Your inventory data is private and only accessible to you and authorized users within your account.

We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes only.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data at any time through the app
Export your data using the built-in export feature
Request deletion of your account and all associated data
Update or correct your personal information

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

SmartShelfKart is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This 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 "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@smartshelfkart.com