Privacy Policy for Staxx Deals

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Introduction

Staxx Deals ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address or phone number
• Password (encrypted)
• Home store preference

Camera Permission

We request camera access to enable barcode scanning functionality. This allows you to:

• Scan product barcodes for quick price lookups
• Compare prices with competitors
• Check product availability

Important: We do not store or transmit camera images. The camera is used solely for real-time barcode scanning on your device.

Location Permission

We request location access to:

• Show nearby store locations
• Display product availability at stores near you
• Provide directions to stores

Note: Location data is used only when you explicitly request store information and is not stored on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Manage your account and preferences
• Process loyalty points and rewards
• Send notifications about deals and promotions (if you opt-in)
• Improve our app and user experience
• Provide customer support

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All passwords are encrypted using bcrypt
• Authentication tokens are securely stored using platform-specific secure storage
• Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties

Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services that collect information:

• Barcode Lookup API: For product information and price comparisons
• Google Maps: For store location and directions

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Revoke camera and location permissions at any time through device settings

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@staxx.com
Address: Staxx Deals
Phone: [Your Contact Number]

Data Deletion

To request deletion of your account and all associated data, please email us at privacy@staxx.com or use the "Delete Account" option in the app's profile settings.