Privacy Policy for Facile Scoop

Effective Date: October 19, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Facile Scoop ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information in connection with your use of the Facile Scoop mobile application (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that is necessary to provide and improve the Service for you.

A. Information You Provide to Us:

• Recipe Data: We collect and store the ice cream recipes you create, which includes ingredients, measurements, instructions, notes, and any photos you attach to a recipe. This is the core functionality of the app.
• Account Information: If you choose to create an account to sync or back up your recipes, we will collect information such as your name, email address, and password.
• Communications: If you contact us for support or to provide feedback, we will collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous data about how you interact with the Service. This can include features you use, the time and duration of your sessions, and other activity within the app. This helps us understand what is most useful to our users and where we can improve.
• Device and Crash Data: We may collect information about the device you are using, including the hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information. In the event of an app crash, we may receive a report that includes details about the device state at the time of the crash.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service: To allow you to create, save, manage, and access your recipes. If you have an account, we use your information to sync your data across devices.
• To Improve and Personalize the Service: To understand how our users interact with the app, identify areas for improvement, develop new features, and fix bugs or crashes.
• To Communicate with You: To respond to your support requests, provide assistance, and send you important updates or information about the Service.
• To Enforce Our Terms and Policies: To protect the security and integrity of our Service and our users.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers that help us operate our Service, such as cloud hosting providers (to store your recipes) and analytics providers (to help us understand app usage). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and can only use it for the services they are providing to us.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

8. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]