Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stock Manager. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application and website.

2. Data We Collect

When you use Stock Manager, we collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Account Information: We collect your name, email address, and profile picture when you sign up using Google Sign-In or Firebase Authentication.
• Business & Inventory Data: Information you input into the app, such as business details, inventory items, locations, stock adjustments, and invoices, is securely stored using Firebase Cloud Firestore.
• Media & Images: Images you upload for inventory items or business logos are stored using Firebase Storage.
• Usage & Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics for Firebase to understand how you interact with our app (e.g., screens visited, buttons clicked) to improve user experience.
• Crash Reports: We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect diagnostic information when the app crashes, helping us identify and fix bugs quickly.
• Behavioral Analytics: We use Microsoft Clarity to capture behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replays to understand how users interact with our UI and optimize the app layout.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the core functionalities of Stock Manager.
• To authenticate users and ensure account security.
• To analyze app performance and improve our features through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, support, or promotional offers.

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share data with the following trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app:

• Google Server Infrastructure: Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Firebase Storage for user management and secure data hosting.
• Google Analytics & Crashlytics: For tracking usage statistics, debugging crashes, and monitoring performance.
• Microsoft Clarity: For understanding user interactions through heatmaps and behavioral analytics.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle the data they collect on our behalf.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including Firebase App Check, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data. You can manage your account settings within the app or contact us directly to request data deletion.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact form on our website or through the support channels provided in the app.