MAE (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application.
1. Information We Collect (or actually – don’t collect)
MAE does not collect or transmit any personal information to our servers. All data is stored locally on your device or in your connected cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive) under your control.
a. Personal Information
You may optionally enter:
- Name or nickname
- Profile settings for allergen tracking
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data may include:
- Device type and OS version
- App usage statistics
- Crash reports
c. Health & Allergy Information\
Allergy-related preferences and reaction logs are stored locally or in your personal cloud. We do not have access to this data. You are in full control and it is only exposed to others through the share feature if you choose to use it.
2. How We Use Information
We use your locally stored data to:
- Operate core app features
- Customize your app experience
- Improve app performance and stability
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal data.\
We may share anonymous, aggregate usage data for analytics or improvement purposes.
4. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored locally on your device or in your own connected cloud storage.
- We do not have access to your personal or health data.
- Data is exposed to others only if you choose to share it using built-in features.
- All data is protected using industry-standard encryption where applicable.
5. Permissions
MAE may request permission to access:
- Camera: For ingredient scanning
- Files/Media: To save or load backups
- Network Access: To fetch recall alerts and news
These permissions are used only to support core features. Information gathered through these action is stored in your environment and not transmitted without your direct action.
6. Your Choices
You can:
- Review and update your allergy preferences
- Delete data at any time from your device or cloud
- Choose not to use certain features that require permissions
7. Children’s Privacy
MAE is not intended for children under 13 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
8. Google Play Store Data Collection
When you install or use MAE through the Google Play Store, certain data may be collected by Google:
a. Automatically Collected by Google:
- Device type, OS version, and identifiers
- App install and referral data
- Crash reports and diagnostics
- Anonymized usage statistics
- Subscription and in-app purchase data
- Advertising ID (if AdMob is enabled)
b. SDK-Driven Collection (if used):
- AdMob: device identifiers, IP address, ad interaction data
- Firebase Analytics: user engagement, session duration, etc.
MAE does not access or store this data. You can manage what Google collects via your Google account settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be clearly communicated through the app or official update notes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:\
hello@makingallergieseasy.com