Privacy Policy - Home Cleaning Planner

1. Introduction

Welcome to Home Cleaning Planner ("we", "our", or "the App"). This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information remains completely private and secure.

Important: This app is designed to work entirely offline. No internet connection is required for core functionality, and we do not transmit any data over the internet.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do NOT collect:

Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information.
Location Data: We do not access or collect your device location.
Contact Information: We do not access your contacts or address book.
Camera/Microphone: We do not access your camera or microphone.
Files/Documents: We only access necessary local storage for app functionality.
Device Information: We do not collect device IDs, IMEI numbers, or advertising IDs.
Usage Statistics: We do not track how you use the app.
Analytics Data: No analytics tools or tracking SDKs are used.

3. Information We Do Collect (Local Only)

The following information is stored locally on your device only and never leaves your device:

Cleaning Tasks: The tasks you create (room names, task descriptions, priorities) are stored locally using SharedPreferences.
Task Progress: Your completion status for each task is stored locally.
Achievements: Unlocked achievements are stored locally.
App Settings: Your theme preferences and notification settings are stored locally.

Important Note: All this data is stored exclusively on your device using Flutter's SharedPreferences. You have complete control over this data and can delete it at any time by uninstalling the app or using the "Reset All Data" feature within the app.

4. How We Use Information

Since we do not collect any personal information, we only use locally stored data for:

Displaying your cleaning tasks: To show you the tasks you've created.
Tracking your progress: To show you completion percentages and achievements.
Saving your preferences: To remember your theme and notification settings.
Generating cleaning plans: To create weekly and monthly schedules based on your tasks.

No data processing occurs on external servers. All operations happen locally on your device.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using Flutter's SharedPreferences. This data is stored in the app's private directory, which is isolated and cannot be accessed by other apps without your device's permission.

5.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your locally stored data:

Data is stored in the app's private sandboxed environment
No external servers or cloud storage are used
Your device's built-in security features protect the data
No data transmission over networks means no interception risks

5.3 Data Deletion

You can delete all your data at any time by:

Using the "Reset All Data" option in the app's Settings
Uninstalling the application from your device
Clearing the app's data from your device's settings

6. Permissions

Home Cleaning Planner requires the following permissions:

No Special Permissions Required: The app does not require any dangerous permissions (camera, location, contacts, etc.).
Local Storage: The app uses local storage only for saving your tasks and preferences, which is standard and automatic.
Internet: The app does NOT require internet permission and works completely offline.

You can verify this by checking the app's manifest or permissions in Google Play Store before downloading.

7. Third-Party Services

We do not use any third-party services, SDKs, or analytics tools. The app is completely self-contained and does not integrate with:

Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, etc.)
Advertising networks (AdMob, Facebook Ads, etc.)
Crash reporting services (Crashlytics, Sentry, etc.)
Social media integrations
Cloud storage services
Any external APIs or services

The only packages used are:

Flutter SDK: Core framework
shared_preferences: For local data storage only
flutter/services: For system interactions

None of these packages transmit data externally.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for users of all ages, including children under 13. Since we do not collect any personal information from any users, there are no special considerations for children's data. Parents can feel confident allowing their children to use this app as:

No personal information is requested or collected
No external communication occurs
No inappropriate content is present
The app is family-friendly and educational

9. Google Play Console Compliance

This privacy policy complies with all Google Play Console requirements:

No data collection: We clearly state that no personal or sensitive data is collected.
Transparency: All data handling practices are fully disclosed.
User control: Users have complete control over their data.
No deceptive practices: The app functions exactly as described.
Privacy policy accessibility: This policy is easily accessible from the app and website.

10. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

Since we do not collect any personal data, we are automatically compliant with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): No personal data of EU citizens is processed.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): No personal information of California residents is collected.
Other international privacy laws: The app's offline-only nature ensures compliance globally.

No user consent is required for data collection because no data is collected.

11. Data Breach Notification

Since we do not store any data on external servers, there is no risk of remote data breaches. All data remains on your device and is protected by your device's security features. In the unlikely event of a device-level security issue, you should refer to your device manufacturer's security guidelines.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be:

Reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Communicated through app updates on Google Play Store
Available for review on our website

Since we don't collect user contact information, we cannot individually notify users of changes. Therefore, we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@homecleaningplanner.com
Developer Contact: Available through Google Play Store developer contact section
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

14. Consent

By using Home Cleaning Planner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy. Since we do not collect any personal data, no explicit consent is required. Your use of the app indicates your acceptance of this policy.

15. Legal Basis for Processing

As we do not process any personal data, there is no legal basis required. The app operates strictly on local device storage without any external data processing.

16. International Data Transfers

No international data transfers occur because we do not transmit any data. All data remains on your local device and does not cross any borders or networks.

17. California Privacy Rights

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents have the right to request information about any personal data collected. Since we collect no personal data, there is nothing to disclose. California residents can be assured their privacy is fully protected.

18. Google Play Store Data Safety Section

In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety section requirements, we declare:

Data Types Collected: None
Data Sharing: No data shared with third parties
Data Security: All data stored locally with device-level security
Data Deletion: Users can delete all data via in-app reset or app uninstall
Encryption: Data in transit not applicable (no data transmitted)