Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to WoodCalcX, a comprehensive timber and wood calculator application designed for timber merchants, plywood dealers, sawmill operators, and wood working professionals. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

2.3 Third-Party Advertising Data

WoodCalcX uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect certain information as described in their privacy policy:

• Advertising ID
• Device information (device type, OS version)
• IP address
• Location data (if permitted)
• Usage and interaction data with advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary App Functions

• Calculations: Process wood measurements and generate accurate cubic and square calculations
• Data Storage: Save your calculations locally on your device for future reference
• Invoice Generation: Create professional PDF invoices using your calculation data and customer information
• Species Management: Maintain and expand your custom wood species list
• Data Management: Enable editing, searching, and organizing your saved entries

3.2 App Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality
• Identify and fix bugs or technical issues
• Enhance user experience and interface design

3.3 Advertising

• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
• Generate revenue to support app development and maintenance
• Provide free access to app features

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

4.2 Data Security Measures

• Local data encryption through Android's secure storage systems
• No transmission of personal data to external servers
• PDF generation occurs entirely offline on your device
• Secure handling of customer information during invoice creation

4.3 Data Retention

• Data persists on your device until you manually delete it
• Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data
• You can clear all data through the app's settings (if available)
• Individual entries and invoices can be deleted at any time

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdMob

WoodCalcX integrates Google AdMob for advertising purposes. AdMob may collect and process data according to their privacy policy:

• Data Collected: Advertising ID, device information, usage patterns
• Purpose: Personalized advertising and ad performance measurement
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Ad Settings: Google Ad Settings

5.2 Flutter Framework

WoodCalcX is built using Google's Flutter framework, which may collect anonymous usage statistics for framework improvement.

6. Permissions and Access

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

7.1 No Data Sharing

7.2 Limited Third-Party Access

• Google AdMob: Has access to advertising-related data only
• No Customer Data Sharing: Customer information in invoices is never shared
• No Calculation Data Sharing: Your wood calculations remain private

7.3 User-Initiated Sharing

You may choose to share generated PDF invoices through:

• Email applications
• Messaging services
• Cloud storage services
• Printing services

This sharing is entirely voluntary and controlled by you.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Control

• Access: View all your stored calculations and invoices within the app
• Edit: Modify any saved wood entries or customer information
• Delete: Remove individual entries, invoices, or all data
• Export: Generate PDF invoices containing your data

8.2 Advertising Choices

• Opt out of personalized ads through Google Ad Settings
• Reset your advertising ID in device settings
• Use device-level ad blocking (may affect app functionality)

8.3 App Uninstallation

You can permanently remove all data by uninstalling the app from your device. This action:

• Deletes all locally stored calculations and invoices
• Removes all customer information
• Clears all app preferences and settings
• Cannot be undone - please backup important data before uninstalling

9. Children's Privacy

WoodCalcX is designed for professional use by timber merchants, sawmill operators, and wood working professionals. The app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Since all personal data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers of your personal information. The only data that may be transferred internationally is anonymous advertising data handled by Google AdMob according to their privacy practices.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app or our website
• Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

12. Legal Compliance

12.1 GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Lawful Basis: Processing is based on legitimate interests (app functionality) and consent (advertising)
• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data for app functionality
• Right to be Forgotten: Delete the app to remove all personal data
• Data Portability: Export your data via PDF invoice generation

12.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• We do not sell personal information to third parties
• You have the right to know what personal information we collect
• You have the right to delete personal information (by uninstalling the app)
• We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights

14. Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting the advertising components of our app:

• We will investigate the breach within 72 hours
• Affected users will be notified promptly
• We will cooperate with relevant authorities as required
• Remedial measures will be implemented immediately

Note: Since personal data is stored locally, the risk of data breaches is minimal.