Privacy Policy - Open Date

This Privacy Policy explains how Open Date ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use our fridge expiry tracking mobile application, including any subscription purchased through the Google Play Store.

By downloading, installing, or using Open Date, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account information (if you create an account): email address, display name, and password (stored in encrypted form).
Food and inventory data: item names, categories, quantities, expiry/open dates, and any notes or photos you add for items stored in your fridge, freezer, or pantry.
Photos/barcode scans: if you use the camera to scan a barcode or photograph a product, the App processes that image to identify the item and its expiry information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device information: device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and language/region settings.
Usage data: features used, screens viewed, session length, crash logs, and diagnostic data, used to improve app performance and stability.
Notification data: information needed to send you expiry reminders and alerts (e.g., scheduled notification tokens), if you enable notifications.

1.3 Subscription and Payment Information (via Google Play)

Open Date offers optional premium subscriptions. All purchases are processed through Google Play Billing, Google's official in-app billing system.

We do not collect or store your credit card number, bank details, or other full payment credentials — these are handled entirely by Google Play.
We receive limited, non-financial subscription information from Google Play necessary to manage your entitlement, including:
- Purchase/subscription status (active, cancelled, expired, in a grace period, etc.)
- Subscription product ID and plan type
- Purchase token / order ID (used to verify and validate your purchase)
- Renewal and expiry dates
This information is used solely to unlock premium features, manage your subscription, provide customer support, and process refunds where applicable.
Google's own collection and use of your payment information is governed by the Google Play Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the App's core functionality (tracking expiry dates and sending reminders)
Process, validate, and manage your subscription purchased through Google Play
Sync your data across devices (if account sync is enabled)
Send expiry and low-stock notifications you have opted into
Diagnose technical issues and improve app performance
Respond to customer support requests
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Storage and Sync

If you use the App without creating an account, your fridge inventory data is stored locally on your device only.
If you create an account and enable sync, your inventory data is stored securely on our servers (or a third-party cloud provider acting on our behalf) so it can be accessed across your devices.

4. Third-Party Services

Open Date relies on the following third-party services, each of which may process limited data on our behalf:

Service Purpose Data Involved

Google Play Billing Processing subscription payments Purchase token, subscription status

Google Play Services App distribution, licensing checks Device ID, install data

Analytics/Crash reporting provider App stability and performance monitoring Device info, crash logs, anonymized usage data

Cloud storage/hosting provider Storing synced inventory data (if account created)Inventory data, account identifiers

Each third-party provider processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

5. Permissions Used by the App

Open Date may request the following device permissions:

Camera — to scan barcodes or photograph food items for identification and record-keeping. Images are processed on-device or securely transmitted for barcode lookup and are not used for any purpose beyond identifying your items.
Notifications — to send expiry and low-stock reminders.
Storage/Photos (if applicable) — to attach or save images of items.

You can revoke any of these permissions at any time through your device settings; doing so may limit certain App features.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and inventory data for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required to comply with legal, tax, or accounting obligations, or to resolve disputes related to Google Play subscription purchases.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for optional data processing (e.g., notifications, camera use)
Export a copy of your data
Manage or cancel your subscription directly through the Google Play Store (Play Store app → Menu → Subscriptions)

To exercise these rights regarding data we control, contact us using the details in Section 11.

8. Children's Privacy

Open Date is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures (such as encryption in transit and at rest) to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

If you use Open Date outside of our primary operating region, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: gamesstudios978@gmail.com Developer name: gamesstudios978

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, through an in-app notice. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.