Privacy Policy for Inventory Manager: Stock
At ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Inventory Manager: Stock (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information depending on how you use the App.
A. Personal and Business Data
Account Information
When you create an account using Email & Password or Sign in with Apple (via Firebase Authentication), we collect:
Email address
Display name
Business name
Profile picture (if uploaded)
If you choose Guest Mode, your session is stored locally or under a generic guest identifier.
Inventory & Business Data
To provide inventory management features, we store information you enter, including:
Product names
SKU numbers
Barcode numbers
Categories
Brands
Units
Stock quantities
Buying prices
Selling prices
Expiry dates
Supplier details
Customer details
Sales records
Purchase records
Payment history
Invoice history
This information is securely stored in Firebase Realtime Database to synchronize across your authenticated devices.
Media Uploads
If you upload:
Product images
Business logos
Profile pictures
they are securely stored in Firebase Storage.
B. Device & Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information such as:
Device Information
Device model
Operating system version
IP address
Device identifiers (such as IDFA or GAID)
Usage Analytics
We collect anonymous usage information including:
Pages viewed
Features used
Session duration
Crash reports
Performance diagnostics
C. Permissions We Request
To provide App functionality, we request the following permissions:
Camera
Used for:
Barcode scanning
QR code scanning
Capturing product photos
Photo Library
Used for selecting:
Product images
Business logos
Profile photos
Notifications
Used to send:
Low stock alerts
Expiry reminders
Payment reminders
Backup reminders
2. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to operate the App.
Firebase (Google LLC)
Services used:
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Realtime Database
Firebase Storage
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements.
AdMob may use device identifiers (IDFA/GAID) to display personalized or non-personalized ads.
Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Apple In-App Purchases / Google Play Billing
Used to process:
Premium subscriptions
Feature upgrades
All payment transactions are securely handled by Apple and Google.
We do not collect or store your payment card information.
Privacy Policies:
Apple:
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/
Google:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Authenticate users securely
Store and synchronize inventory data
Manage products, sales, purchases, and invoices
Generate PDF invoices
Improve app performance
Analyze usage trends
Fix crashes and bugs
Display advertisements (subject to your preferences)
Process subscriptions and purchases
Send important notifications
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in the following situations:
Service Providers
With trusted providers such as:
Firebase
Google AdMob
to operate the App.
Legal Requirements
When required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Business Transfers
If ByteWhales is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention & Account Deletion
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services.
Delete Your Account
You can permanently delete your account at any time.
Inside the App:
Profile → Settings → Delete Account
Deleting your account permanently removes:
Authentication account
User profile
Categories
Products
Transactions
Payments
Inventory records
Uploaded business data
You may also request deletion by contacting us via email.
7. Children's Privacy
Inventory Manager: Stock is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us immediately.
8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made:
The updated Privacy Policy will be posted.
The Effective Date will be revised.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.