Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

ScamShield (“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

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address when you create an account
• Scam Reports: Content you submit when reporting potential scams
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Google Play (we don’t store payment details)

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app (screens viewed, features used)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• Scan History: Messages and URLs you scan (processed locally when possible)

Information We DO NOT Collect

• We do NOT read or store your SMS messages
• We do NOT access your call logs
• We do NOT track your location

How We Use Your Information

1. To Provide Services:
   • Analyze content for scam detection
   • Maintain your account and subscription status
   • Process payments through app stores
2. To Improve Our Service:
   • Enhance our AI detection models
   • Fix bugs and improve performance
   • Develop new features
3. To Communicate:
   • Send important updates about the service
   • Respond to support requests

Data Storage and Security

• Local Processing: Whenever possible, scam detection happens on your device
• Secure Transmission: All data sent to our servers is encrypted
• Limited Retention: We only keep data as long as necessary
• Firebase Security: We use Google Firebase with strict security rules

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: For authentication and data storage
• Google AdMob: For displaying ads (free users only)
• OpenAI: For advanced scam detection (content is anonymized)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Request data portability

Children’s Privacy

ScamShield is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

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

• Email: support@scamshield.app
• Website: https://mourice12.github.io/Privacy-Policy

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Processing Agreement

By using ScamShield, you agree to the processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.