Privacy Policy

DOFO - Don't Forget

Last Updated: July 2025

Introduction

Welcome to DOFO ("Don't Forget"), a family shopping list application that helps families organize, share, and track their shopping activities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

  • Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
  • Full Name: For personalizing your experience and family member identification
  • Profile Information: Avatar color preferences and account settings

2. Shopping Data

  • Shopping Lists: Items, quantities, prices, and completion status
  • Spending Records: Purchase history, total amounts, and shopping locations
  • Receipt Data: Information extracted from scanned receipts including item names, prices, store names, and purchase dates

3. Family Information

  • Family Groups: Family names, member lists, and sharing permissions
  • Invite Codes: Temporary codes generated for family invitations
  • Family Activity: Real-time updates on shopping list changes and member activities

4. Location Information

  • Shopping Locations: Store names and addresses you associate with shopping lists
  • Geofencing Data: Approximate location to provide notifications when near shopping locations
  • Background Location: Used only for location-based notifications when the app is not actively in use

5. Media and Device Data

  • Camera Access: Receipt images captured for text recognition and spending analysis
  • Photo Library: Images selected from your device for receipt processing
  • Microphone Access: Voice recordings for speech-to-text functionality when adding shopping items
  • Device Storage: Temporary storage of images and voice data during processing

6. Usage Analytics

  • App Usage Patterns: Features used, session duration, and error logs
  • Performance Data: Crash reports and technical diagnostics for app improvement

How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

  • Shopping List Management: Creating, editing, and organizing your shopping lists
  • Family Collaboration: Sharing lists and synchronizing changes across family members
  • Receipt Processing: Using on-device OCR technology to extract spending information from receipts
  • Voice Input: Converting speech to text for hands-free shopping list creation
  • Location Notifications: Alerting you when you're near shopping locations

Communication

  • Family Invitations: Sending invite links to join your family group
  • Push Notifications: Location-based alerts and family activity updates
  • Account Management: Password resets, security notifications, and account updates

Service Improvement

  • Analytics: Understanding app usage to improve features and user experience
  • Error Monitoring: Identifying and fixing technical issues
  • Feature Development: Developing new features based on usage patterns

Data Processing and Storage

Local Processing

  • Receipt OCR: Text recognition is performed locally on your device for privacy
  • Voice Recognition: Speech-to-text processing occurs on-device when possible
  • Image Processing: Receipt images are processed locally before data extraction

Cloud Storage

  • Supabase Backend: Your account data, shopping lists, and family information are stored securely in the cloud
  • Real-time Sync: Data is synchronized across devices and family members in real-time
  • Data Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols

Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
  • Deleted Accounts: Account data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
  • Temporary Data: Receipt images and voice recordings are processed and deleted immediately after text extraction

Permissions Required

iOS Permissions

  • Camera: "Allow DOFO to access your camera to scan receipts and extract spending information"
  • Microphone: "Allow DOFO to access your microphone for voice input"
  • Photo Library: "This app needs access to your photo library to process receipts from images"
  • Location: "Allow DOFO to use your location to send notifications when you're near shopping locations"

Android Permissions

  • Camera: For receipt scanning and image capture
  • Record Audio: For voice-to-text functionality
  • Location (Fine and Coarse): For location-based notifications
  • Background Location: For geofencing when app is not actively used
  • Read/Write External Storage: For temporary image processing
  • Post Notifications: For location alerts and family updates

Data Sharing

Within Your Family

  • Shopping Lists: Shared automatically with family members who have access
  • Spending Records: Visible to all family members in your group
  • Activity Updates: Real-time notifications about list changes and member actions

With Third Parties

  • Service Providers: Supabase (database hosting), analytics providers for app improvement
  • No Sale of Data: We never sell your personal information to third parties
  • No Advertising: We do not share data with advertising networks or marketers

Legal Requirements

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety: We may share information to protect the safety of our users or prevent illegal activities

Your Privacy Rights

Data Control

  • Access: View all data associated with your account
  • Edit: Modify your personal information, shopping lists, and preferences
  • Delete: Remove specific data or delete your entire account
  • Export: Download your data in a standard format

Location Privacy

  • Opt-out: Disable location-based notifications in app settings
  • Precision Control: Choose between precise and approximate location sharing
  • Background Control: Manage background location access in device settings

Family Privacy

  • Leave Family: Remove yourself from family groups at any time
  • Privacy Settings: Control what information is shared with family members
  • Invite Management: Control who can join your family group

Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
  • Secure Transmission: HTTPS/TLS protocols for all data communication
  • Authentication: Multi-factor authentication options available
  • Access Controls: Role-based access within family groups

Privacy by Design

  • Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary for app functionality
  • Purpose Limitation: Data is used only for stated purposes
  • On-device Processing: Sensitive operations like OCR are performed locally when possible

Children's Privacy

DOFO is designed for family use but is not specifically directed at children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete such information immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

For technical support or general inquiries, please contact:
Email: admin@casberry.in

Data Protection Officer

For users in the European Union or other regions with specific data protection requirements, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: admin@casberry.in