This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it when you use this app ("the Service").
1. Who we are
We are the operator of this Service. For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at vjmedialtd@gmail.com. The current version of this policy is available online at https://shopsquad.co.uk/privacy.
2. Data we collect
- Account data — email address and authentication credentials when you sign up or sign in.
- App content — shopping lists, items, recipes, meals, favourite stores and other data you create.
- Location — your approximate location, only when you explicitly request the "nearby shops" feature. We do not store continuous location history.
- Technical data — IP address, device type, browser, and basic analytics events used to operate and improve the Service.
3. Why we use your data
- To provide and personalise the Service (lawful basis: contract).
- To keep the Service secure and prevent abuse (legitimate interest).
- To comply with legal obligations such as tax and accounting rules.
4. Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with processors that help us run the Service (hosting, database, authentication, analytics, AI features, mapping). Each processor is bound by a data processing agreement.
5. International transfers
Some processors may be located outside your country. Where required, transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or an equivalent safeguard.
6. Retention
We keep your account data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, after which we delete or anonymise your data within 30 days, except where law requires longer retention.
7. Your rights
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict, and port your personal data, and to object to processing. See our Data Protection page for details on how to exercise these rights.
8. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in and optional analytics cookies. You can disable optional cookies in your browser.
9. Children
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect their data.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be highlighted in the app at least 30 days before they take effect.