RecycleMore Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to RecycleMore ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("App").

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the limited data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By downloading, accessing, or using our App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Location Information

• What we collect: Anonymous geographic location data when you use our App to find recycling points.
• How we collect it: Through your device's GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular network, only when you're actively using the App. This is processed in real-time and is not stored with personal identifiers.
• Purpose: To show nearby recycling points and provide this anonymous data to recycling point owners for service improvement.
• User control: You can disable location services for our App through your device settings, though this will limit functionality.

Camera Access

• What we access: Your device's camera, only when you choose to use camera-related features.
• Important note: We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any images or photos taken through our App. Images are processed on your device by machine learning models to identify recyclable materials and are then immediately and permanently deleted. They are never uploaded to our servers.
• Purpose: To enable features such as scanning recycling codes or identifying recyclable materials.
• User control: Camera permissions are optional and can be denied or revoked through your device settings.

Technical Information

• What we collect: Basic anonymous usage statistics and crash reports. This may include device type, operating system version, and other non-personal technical data.
• Purpose: To improve App performance, fix technical issues, and understand how users interact with the app to enhance the user experience.

INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

• Personal Identifiers: We do not require account creation and do not collect names, email addresses, or other direct personal identifiers.
• User profiles: We do not create user profiles or track individual usage patterns for advertising purposes.
• Camera Images: Images accessed through your camera are processed locally and are not transmitted to or stored by us.
• Persistent identifiers for tracking: We do not use cookies or similar technologies to track users across sessions or devices for advertising purposes.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use the limited information we collect solely to:

• Provide our recycling location services.
• Share anonymous, aggregated location data with recycling point operators to improve service coverage.
• Maintain and improve the App's functionality and performance.

DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We share limited data with:

• Recycling point operators: Anonymous, aggregated location data to help improve recycling point placement and service hours. This data does not contain any personal information.

We do NOT sell your data

• We do not sell, rent, or lease any information to third parties for monetary or other consideration.

Legal requirements

• We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols (e.g., HTTPS).

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect information from children.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you use our App outside your home country, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where we operate. By using the App, you consent to any such transfer.

EU/EEA Users

For users in the European Union or European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The limited anonymous data we collect is processed based on:

• Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time).
• Our legitimate interest in providing and improving the App.
• Our need to fulfill our service to you.

You have the right to access, rectify, restrict, port, or erase your personal information, where applicable under the GDPR.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the right to:

• Disable location services: Through your device settings (though this will limit App functionality).
• Deny or revoke camera permissions: Through your device settings.
• Request deletion: Contact us to request deletion of any data we may have that could be linked to your device.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

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

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell personal information).
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.

DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Our App does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, we do not track our users across third-party websites to provide targeted advertising.

RETENTION OF INFORMATION

We retain anonymous location data for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Anonymous aggregated location data may be retained for longer periods for statistical and service improvement purposes. Any data that can be linked to a device is deleted upon request or after a period of inactivity.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party service you access through our App.

APP STORE COMPLIANCE

This privacy policy is intended to comply with the requirements of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, including Apple's App Privacy Details and Google's Data Safety section requirements.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: kontakt@recyclemore.eu

Physical Address:
RecycleMore OÜ.
Sangviini 16
Tartu, Tartumaa Estonia 51011