Introduction
BrickCheck ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely and encrypted).
- Collection Data: Information about your LEGO collection, including sets you own, acquisition costs, dates, and notes.
- Alert Preferences: Your price alert settings and notification preferences.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app (features used, pages viewed).
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers (for push notifications).
- Camera Access: Used solely for scanning barcodes on LEGO sets. Images are processed locally and not stored or transmitted.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Authenticate your account
- Store and manage your LEGO collection data
- Send price alerts and notifications (with your consent)
- Improve our app and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on secure cloud infrastructure).
- We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest.
- Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating our app (Supabase, Vercel) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users).
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information through the app settings
- Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
- Data Portability: Export your collection data
- Opt-Out: Disable push notifications in device settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@brickcheck.app or use the in-app settings.
Camera and Photo Permissions
- Camera: Required for barcode scanning. Images are processed locally on your device and not stored or uploaded.
- Photos: Optional, for saving scanned images. Only used if you explicitly choose to save images.
Push Notifications
- We send push notifications for price alerts (if enabled).
- You can disable push notifications at any time in device settings.
- Device tokens are stored securely and used solely for sending notifications.
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@brickcheck.app.
International Users
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
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 in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: