Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 14, 2026

QuiEco ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the QuiEco mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

Phone number: Used for login, OTP verification, and account identification.
Location data: Used to show nearby scrap dealers and relevant market rates (only when you allow location access).
App preferences: Such as notification settings, theme, and language.
Usage data: Including saved dealers, recently viewed scrap rates, and in-app activity.
Device token: FCM token for push notifications about price changes and dealer updates.

2. How We Use Your Information

To authenticate your account and provide secure access.
To display daily scrap rates and nearby dealers on the map.
To send notifications about price changes, new dealers, and app updates.
To improve app performance, reliability, and user experience.
To respond to your support requests.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Google Maps: For location and map-related features.
Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications.
Cloud hosting providers: For secure data storage and app backend services.

These services may process limited data as required to provide their functionality.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, your personal data and related app data are permanently removed from our systems.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Access and update your profile information in the app.
Control notification and location permissions from your device settings.
Request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Account Deletion

You can permanently delete your QuiEco account here: Delete Account

Account deletion removes your phone number, saved dealers, preferences, notifications, and other personal data linked to your account.

8. Children's Privacy

QuiEco is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: phonehaiapp@gmail.com