1. Introduction
POS Simple Modern ("we", "our", or "the app") is a mobile Point of Sale application designed to help manage retail business operations including product management, sales transactions, and reporting.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information You Provide
- Store Information: store name, address, and phone number (stored locally on your device)
- Product Data: product names, prices, categories, and stock information (stored locally on your device)
- Transaction Data: sales records, payment methods, and transaction history (stored locally on your device)
2.2. Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: app usage statistics, crash reports, and performance data (via Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics)
- Advertising Data: ad interaction data (via Google AdMob)
2.3. Location Information
We DO NOT collect or track your precise location data.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1. Local Data Storage
- All business data (products, categories, transactions, and settings) is stored locally on your device using an SQLite database.
- This data is not transmitted to our servers or third parties.
- Data remains private and under your control.
3.2. Third-Party Services
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Firebase (Google)
- Firebase Analytics: collects usage statistics to improve app performance
- Firebase Crashlytics: collects crash reports to fix bugs
- Firebase Remote Config: delivers app configuration updates
- Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
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Google AdMob
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Google Play Services
4. Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: all your business data is stored locally on your device
- No Cloud Sync: we do not sync your data to cloud servers
- Device Security: your data security depends on your device's security measures
- No Account Required: the app does not require registration or login
5. Data Sharing
We DO NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your business data with anyone
- Upload your transaction data to external servers
Third-party services (Firebase, AdMob) may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
6. Your Rights
- Access: view all data stored in the app
- Delete: clear all app data through device settings
- Control: disable analytics in app settings (if available)
- Opt-out: opt out of personalized advertising through device settings
7. Data Retention
- Data is retained locally on your device until you delete it.
- Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data.
- Analytics data retention follows Firebase's data retention policies.
8. Children's Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
9. Advertising
This app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may use advertising identifiers to serve personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings:
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
10. Permissions
The app requests the following permissions:
- Storage: to store local database and app data
- Bluetooth: to connect to Bluetooth thermal printers (optional)
- Internet: to display ads and send analytics
- Network State: to check internet connectivity
- AD_ID: for advertising purposes (Android 13+)
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
13. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- Google Play Developer Policy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Note: This privacy policy applies to the POS Simple Modern mobile application only.