1. Introduction

Cheapsst.com, LLC ("Cheapsst," "Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us by our users.

This Privacy Policy explains how Cheapsst collects, receives, stores, uses, discloses, retains, safeguards, and otherwise processes information when you download, install, register for, access, or use the Cheapsst mobile application, the Cheapsst website, and any related products or services (collectively, the "Service").

Our goal is to provide transparent information regarding our privacy practices so that you can make informed decisions about your use of the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, creating an account, purchasing a subscription, submitting information, or otherwise interacting with Cheapsst, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Service.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with the Cheapsst End User License Agreement ("EULA"), which governs your use of the Service.

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

• the Cheapsst mobile application;
• the Cheapsst website;
• Premium Subscription services;
• customer support communications;
• promotional communications;
• contests and promotions operated by Cheapsst;
• product searches;
• grocery list functionality;
• barcode scanning functionality;
• account registration;
• authentication services;
• software updates;
• and any other services provided by Cheapsst.

This Privacy Policy applies regardless of whether you access the Service through:

• Apple App Store;
• Google Play Store;
• the Cheapsst website;
• or any other authorized distribution channel.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party websites, applications, retailers, payment processors, or services that maintain their own privacy policies.

3. Definitions

For purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Application

Application means the Cheapsst mobile software, updates, upgrades, and related components.

Account

Account means a registered Cheapsst user profile.

Barcode

Barcode means a UPC, GTIN, EAN, QR code, or similar machine-readable product identifier.

Personal Information

Personal Information means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be associated with an identifiable individual, as defined under applicable law.

Device Information

Device Information means technical information generated by the device you use to access the Service.

Retailer

Retailer means any grocery store, supermarket, warehouse club, pharmacy, discount retailer, or merchant whose pricing information appears within the Service.

Premium Subscription

Premium Subscription means any paid subscription purchased through Apple App Store or Google Play.

Service Providers

Service Providers means third parties performing services on behalf of Cheapsst.

4. Categories of Information We Collect

Depending upon how you interact with the Service, Cheapsst may collect several categories of information. These categories include:

A. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• name;
• email address;
• encrypted password credentials;
• ZIP Code;
• subscription status;
• authentication information.

B. Profile Information

Where voluntarily provided, we may collect:

• birthday;
• gender;
• communication preferences;
• profile settings.

Certain profile information may be optional.

C. Customer Support Information

If you contact customer support, we may collect:

• emails;
• correspondence;
• support requests;
• troubleshooting information;
• screenshots voluntarily submitted by you.

D. Grocery List Information

When you create grocery lists, we may collect:

• grocery list names;
• products entered;
• quantities;
• shopping preferences;
• comparison results generated for your account.

E. Search Information

We may collect:

• product searches;
• barcode searches;
• manually entered searches;
• retailer selections;
• search timestamps.

Search history helps improve

your experience by allowing previously searched products to be located more quickly and may be used to improve product matching and application functionality.

5. Camera Access and Barcode Scanning

Cheapsst requests access to your device's camera only when you voluntarily choose to use the barcode scanning feature.

Camera permission is never requested

until you initiate a barcode scan.

The camera is used solely to decode:

• UPC codes;
• GTIN numbers;
• EAN numbers;
• or similar product identifiers.

Unless expressly disclosed

for another feature that you voluntarily choose to use, Cheapsst does not use your camera to:

• photograph you;
• record video;
• monitor your surroundings;
• perform facial recognition;
• perform biometric identification;
• identify individuals;
• create facial templates;
• collect marketing photographs;
• collect advertising images;
• monitor activity outside the barcode scanning function.

During barcode scanning:

• camera frames are processed only long enough to decode the barcode;
• photographs are not intentionally retained;
• video recordings are not created;
• images are not stored as part of ordinary operation.

Only the barcode value

and information necessary to identify the scanned product may be securely transmitted to Cheapsst's servers.

Users may revoke camera permission

at any time through their device settings.

If permission is denied

, manual product search may remain available where supported.

6. Product Information Collected Through Barcode Scanning

When a barcode is successfully decoded, Cheapsst may retrieve information including:

• product name;
• manufacturer;
• package size;
• package quantity;
• product image;
• retailer availability;
• regular pricing;
• promotional pricing;
• loyalty pricing;
• digital coupon pricing where available;
• unit pricing;
• nutritional information where available;
• product descriptions;
• category information.

Barcode information is processed solely

for operation of the Service, product identification, price comparison, and improvement of product matching accuracy.

Cheapsst does not use barcode information

to identify individual users.

7. Automatically Collected Device Information

When you use the Service, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• device manufacturer;
• device model;
• operating system;
• operating system version;
• application version;
• language settings;
• time zone;
• device identifiers where permitted by applicable law;
• IP address;
• Internet service provider;
• network type;
• crash diagnostics;
• performance logs;
• security logs.

This information helps Cheapsst:

• maintain application security;
• diagnose technical problems;
• improve compatibility;
• identify software defects;
• improve application performance;
• prevent fraud and abuse.

8. Location Information

Cheapsst primarily determines store pricing based upon the ZIP Code or store location selected by the user.

Unless you expressly grant

additional location permissions, Cheapsst generally does not require continuous GPS tracking to provide grocery price comparisons.

Where location permissions are granted

, location information may be used to:

• identify nearby participating retailers;
• improve store selection;
• enhance pricing accuracy;
• improve search results.

You may disable location permissions

through your device settings at any time.

If location permissions are disabled

, certain location-based features may be limited, but much of the Service may remain available through manual ZIP Code or store selection.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you use the Cheapsst website or certain portions of the Service, Cheapsst and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance security, remember user preferences, and better understand how the Service is used.

Depending upon how you access the Service, these technologies may include:

• browser cookies;
• session cookies;
• persistent cookies;
• local storage;
• software development kits (SDKs);
• web beacons;
• pixel tags;
• application identifiers;
• authentication tokens;
• similar technologies designed to improve functionality and security.

These technologies may be used to:

• keep users signed in;
• remember account preferences;
• improve application performance;
• measure Service reliability;
• identify software problems;
• maintain security;
• prevent fraud;
• personalize user experiences where appropriate.

Cheapsst does not use cookies to secretly

collect personal information beyond what is disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

You may control certain cookie settings

through your browser or device settings.

Disabling cookies may affect

the functionality of portions of the Service.

10. Analytics and Diagnostic Information

Cheapsst continuously works to improve the quality, reliability, speed, and stability of the Service. To accomplish these goals, Cheapsst may collect diagnostic and analytical information regarding operation of the application.

Diagnostic information may include:

• application crashes;
• software exceptions;
• failed requests;
• feature usage;
• response times;
• device compatibility;
• operating system compatibility;
• network performance;
• application stability;
• error logs.

Analytics information helps Cheapsst:

• improve software quality;
• identify bugs;
• optimize performance;
• improve compatibility across devices;
• evaluate new features;
• improve user experience;
• enhance product matching algorithms.

Analytics information is generally used

in aggregated or de-identified form whenever reasonably possible.

11. How We Use Your Information

Cheapsst uses information collected through the Service for legitimate business purposes, including:

Providing the Service

We use information to:

• identify grocery products;
• compare grocery prices;
• display retailer pricing;
• generate shopping comparisons;
• synchronize grocery lists;
• authenticate users;
• maintain subscriptions.

Improving the Service

Information helps us:

• improve product matching;
• improve barcode recognition;
• improve software reliability;
• improve retailer coverage;
• improve search performance;
• improve pricing accuracy;
• improve customer experience. Customer Support Information may be used to:
• respond to support requests;
• troubleshoot problems;
• verify account ownership;
• communicate regarding technical issues.

Security

Information may also be used to:

• detect fraud;
• detect abuse;
• prevent unauthorized access;
• investigate suspicious activity;
• maintain platform security.

Legal Compliance

Cheapsst may process information to:

• comply with applicable laws;
• satisfy legal obligations;
• respond to lawful requests;
• protect legal rights;
• enforce contractual agreements.

12. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Cheapsst values user privacy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. Information may be disclosed only as described in this Privacy Policy. Cheapsst may share information with carefully selected third parties performing services on our behalf, including:

• cloud hosting providers;
• authentication providers;
• payment verification providers;
• analytics providers;
• customer support providers;
• notification providers;
• software maintenance providers;
• cybersecurity providers;
• infrastructure providers.

These providers are contractually permitted

to use information only for services performed on behalf of Cheapsst.

Cheapsst may also disclose information:

• when required by law;
• in response to valid legal process;
• to comply with court orders;
• to protect users;
• to investigate fraud;
• to enforce our agreements;
• to protect Company rights or property.

13. Apple App Store and Google Play

The Cheapsst application may be distributed through:

• Apple App Store;
• Google Play Store.

Subscriptions purchased through these marketplaces

are processed directly by Apple or Google.

Cheapsst does not receive complete payment

card information associated with purchases made through either marketplace.

Apple and Google each maintain

their own privacy policies governing information collected through their respective services.

Cheapsst encourages users to review

those privacy policies before purchasing subscriptions.

Apple and Google are independent

third parties and are not responsible for Cheapsst's privacy practices.

14. Third-Party Service Providers

Cheapsst may utilize trusted third-party providers to assist with operation of the Service. Examples include providers of:

• cloud hosting;
• secure data storage;
• analytics;
• authentication;
• software monitoring;
• push notifications;
• crash reporting;
• customer communications;
• fraud detection;
• cybersecurity services.

These providers receive only

the information reasonably necessary to perform services on behalf of Cheapsst.

Cheapsst requires service providers

to maintain appropriate safeguards designed to protect information.

15. Data Retention

Cheapsst retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Retention periods vary depending upon:

• the nature of the information;
• legal requirements;
• contractual obligations;
• security needs;
• accounting requirements;
• fraud prevention;
• dispute resolution.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary

, Cheapsst will delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of the information consistent with applicable law.

16. Data Security

Cheapsst employs commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against:

• unauthorized access;
• unauthorized disclosure;
• misuse;
• alteration;
• destruction;
• accidental loss.

Examples of safeguards may include:

• encrypted communications;
• secure authentication;
• access controls;
• monitoring systems;
• software updates;
• security testing;
• network protections;
• employee access limitations.

Despite these safeguards

, no method of electronic storage, cloud computing, or Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, Cheapsst cannot guarantee

absolute security of information.

Users are encouraged to:

• maintain secure passwords;
• protect their login credentials;
• promptly report suspected unauthorized account activity;
• keep their devices updated with current security software.

17. Account Deletion

Cheapsst respects your right to discontinue use of the Service and permanently delete your account.

Users may request deletion

of their account at any time through the in-application account deletion feature.

Before permanently deleting

an account, Cheapsst may require reasonable verification of account ownership in order to prevent unauthorized deletion.

Once verified, Cheapsst will begin

processing the deletion request.

Unless retention is required

or permitted by applicable law, account deletion generally results in the removal or de-identification of:

• account profile information;
• authentication records;
• grocery lists;
• saved preferences;
• application settings;
• barcode history associated with the account;
• search history associated with the account;
• customer profile information.

Certain information may continue to be retained

where reasonably necessary to:

• comply with legal obligations;
• satisfy tax or accounting requirements;
• resolve disputes;
• investigate fraud;
• detect security incidents;
• enforce contractual rights;
• comply with lawful governmental requests;
• maintain system integrity;
• protect the rights, property, or safety of Cheapsst, its users, or third parties.

Where information is retained following

account deletion, Cheapsst will continue protecting that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Deletion of your Cheapsst account does not

automatically cancel subscriptions purchased through Apple App Store or Google Play.

Subscriptions must be cancelled

through the applicable marketplace in accordance with its billing policies.

18. Children's Privacy

The Cheapsst Service is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under thirteen (13) years of age.

Cheapsst does not knowingly collect

personal information from children under thirteen.

If Cheapsst becomes aware

that personal information has been collected from a child under thirteen without legally required parental consent, reasonable steps will be taken to delete that information as soon as practicable.

Parents or legal guardians

who believe a child has provided personal information to Cheapsst may contact us using the contact information contained in this Privacy Policy.

Where additional age-based

privacy protections apply under applicable law, Cheapsst will comply with those legal requirements.

19. Your Privacy Rights

Depending upon your place of residence and applicable law, you may possess certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the right to:

• know what categories of personal information are collected;
• access personal information maintained by Cheapsst;
• request correction of inaccurate personal information;
• request deletion of eligible personal information;
• obtain a copy of certain personal information;
• object to or restrict certain processing activities where permitted by law;
• withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent;
• appeal certain privacy decisions where required by applicable law.

Cheapsst will respond to verified

privacy requests within the time periods required by applicable law.

To protect user privacy

, Cheapsst may require reasonable verification of identity before processing certain requests.

Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy limits

any rights provided by applicable privacy legislation.

20. International Data Transfers

Cheapsst is organized in the United States.

Information collected through the Service may be processed

, transferred, stored, or accessed within the United States or other jurisdictions where Cheapsst or its service providers maintain operations.

These jurisdictions may have privacy laws

that differ from those of your country or state of residence.

Where applicable, Cheapsst will implement

commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information during international transfers.

By using the Service, you acknowledge

that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your place of residence, subject to applicable law.

21. Business Transfers

As Cheapsst continues to grow, business ownership or organizational structure may change.

If Cheapsst participates in:

• a merger;
• acquisition;
• financing transaction;
• investment;
• corporate restructuring;
• bankruptcy;
• receivership;
• sale of assets;
• or similar business transaction.

Personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

Any successor entity

receiving personal information will remain subject to applicable legal obligations regarding that information.

22. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Cheapsst may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect:

• changes in applicable law;
• improvements to the Service;
• new features;
• revised business practices;
• updated privacy practices;
• technological developments.

When material changes are made

, Cheapsst will provide notice by appropriate means, which may include:

• posting the revised Privacy Policy within the application;
• posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Cheapsst website;
• updating the effective date;
• providing additional notice where required by applicable law.

Your continued use of the Service after

the effective date of a revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy.

23. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy, privacy practices, or personal information requests may be directed to:

Cheapsst.com, LLC

Email: info@cheapsst.com

Website: https://www.cheapsst.com

Written correspondence should include sufficient information to allow Cheapsst to identify the account or request while protecting the security of personal information.

24. Entire Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy constitutes the complete Privacy Policy governing the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information by Cheapsst in connection with the Service.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with:

• the Cheapsst End User License Agreement (EULA);
• any additional notices presented within the Service;
• any supplemental privacy notices required by applicable law.

If any provision of this Privacy Policy

is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy shall

be interpreted to limit any rights that users may possess under applicable privacy or consumer protection laws.