Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 4, 2026
App Name: ArtCart (com.coco0o0o.artcart)
Developer: coco0o0o

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how ArtCart (“the App”) accesses, uses, and shares information.

The App itself does not store personal data on its own servers. However, it uses third-party services that may process data to provide functionality, analytics, and performance monitoring.

2. Location Information

The App accesses your device’s location while you are using the App to provide core features (e.g., finding nearby art locations).

• Location data is not stored by the App

• Location data may be sent to third-party services to fulfill requests

• Location data is not linked by the App to your identity

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

Mapping and Location-Based Services
Provided by Google Maps Platform, including:

• Google Maps SDK

• Google Places API

These services may receive:

• Location data (to provide nearby results and map functionality)

• Search queries (e.g., “art near me”)

• Technical request metadata (e.g., IP address, device/network info)

This data is used to:

• Display maps and location data

• Return relevant places and search results

The App:

• Does not attach personal identifiers to these requests

• Does not control how Google processes or retains this data

For more information, see:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Analytics, Crash Reporting, and Performance Monitoring
Provided by Google Firebase

These services may automatically collect:

• Device information (e.g., device model, OS version)

• App usage data (e.g., screens viewed, interactions)

• Crash logs and diagnostics

• Performance data (e.g., network timing, app start time)

• Installation identifiers (e.g., Firebase Installation ID)

This data is used to:

• Understand how the App is used

• Improve performance and stability

• Fix bugs and crashes

Data collected by Firebase may be retained and processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Data Sharing

The App shares data only with the third-party services listed above for the purposes described. The App does not sell user data.

5. Data Retention

The App does not store user data directly. Data collected by third-party services (e.g., Firebase) is retained according to their policies.

6. Data Security

Data transmitted to third-party services is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS).

7. Your Choices

• You can disable location access through your device settings

• You can limit ad personalization and analytics through your device or Google account settings

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not directed toward children under 13. No intentional collection of personal data from children occurs.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as the App evolves.

10. Contact

caitcoo0odes@gmail.com