StashGuard Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using StashGuard ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

StashGuard is a personal inventory management application that helps you track household items, food storage, expiration dates, and consumption patterns. The App includes features for barcode scanning, task management, and nutritional tracking.

3. Food Safety Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: StashGuard is a tracking tool only. You are solely responsible for all food safety decisions. The App's expiration date tracking, notifications, and suggestions are for informational purposes only and should not replace your own judgment. We strongly recommend following established food safety guidelines and consulting with health professionals when needed.

4. Health and Nutrition Disclaimer

The nutritional information, calorie calculations, and dietary suggestions provided by StashGuard are estimates for informational purposes only. This App is not intended to provide medical or dietary advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making dietary changes or relying on nutritional data for health decisions.

5. Data Privacy and Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device. Cloud storage and backup functionality is not yet available.

• Local Storage: All StashGuard data is stored exclusively on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or have access to any of your personal data.
• Cloud Backup (Not Yet Available): A cloud backup feature may be released in the future. If released, this feature will be entirely opt-in—you will never be required to use cloud services, and your data will remain local unless you explicitly choose to enable cloud backup.
• Data Collection: Currently, no data is collected from users. If cloud backup is released in the future and you choose to opt in, anonymized barcode product information may be collected when you scan barcodes. This data may be shared with third parties. Users who do not opt in to cloud backup will have no data collected.
• Data Security: If cloud backup becomes available and you choose to use it, we will use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data both in transit and at rest.

6. Permissions, Camera Use, and Third-Party Services

The App requests camera permissions solely for barcode scanning functionality. The camera is used only to scan product barcodes and no images are captured or stored.

OpenFoodFacts: When you scan a barcode, the App may query the OpenFoodFacts database (openfoodfacts.org) to retrieve product information such as name, brand, and nutritional data. Only the barcode number is sent to OpenFoodFacts—no personal data is transmitted. OpenFoodFacts is an independent, open-source project; we do not control their service and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the product data returned. Use of OpenFoodFacts data is subject to their terms and the Open Database License (ODbL).

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, StashGuard and its developers shall not be liable for any damages arising from food spoilage, health issues, data loss, or any other consequences of using this app. You use the app at your own risk.

8. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for: (a) Using the App in accordance with these Terms; (b) Making your own informed decisions about food safety and consumption; (c) Keeping your device secure and backing up your data if desired; (d) Not using the App for any unlawful purposes.

9. Age Restrictions

This App is intended for users 13 years of age and older. Users under 18 should obtain parental consent before use. The App is designed for household management and should not be used by children without adult supervision.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when updated in the App. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. No Warranties

The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee accuracy of expiration dates, nutritional information, or any other data within the app.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the App, please contact us at contact@vensio.no.