Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to GRECo ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and profile picture. This information is used to identify you within our Service and to communicate with you about your account.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including the items you scan, your carbon footprint tracking data, disposal recommendations you receive, and the features you use. This data helps us understand how our Service is used and how we can improve it.

2.3 Device Information

We may collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information. This information helps us optimize our Service for different devices and troubleshoot technical issues.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
To process and track your carbon footprint data
To provide accurate disposal and recycling recommendations
To communicate with you about updates, features, and promotional offers
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as cloud hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you for research, marketing, or other purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular security assessments, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
The right to correct or update inaccurate personal information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information
The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service 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 you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@grecohub.app. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.