SZ Technologies – Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SZ Technologies and our mobile and desktop applications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our apps and services.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with privacy laws worldwide, including:

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Brazilian Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
• Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Australian Privacy Act 1988
• Egypt Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

2. Who We Are

Data Controller: Sameh Zankalony – SZ Technologies
Contact Email: [email protected]

3. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo
• App Content: Data you create or store in our apps (invoices, notes, photos, documents)
• Communications: Messages you send to our support team

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, screens visited, app interactions, crash reports
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, IP address, language settings, time zone
• Purchase Data: Transaction records from app stores (Google Play, Apple App Store)
• Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID or Apple IDFA (only when ads are enabled)

What We Don't Collect

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as health data, biometric information, or precise location data.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Our Service: Enable app functionality, sync data across devices, maintain your account
• Process Purchases: Handle in-app purchases and subscriptions
• Improve Our Apps: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
• Display Advertising: Show relevant ads in free versions of our apps
• Communicate: Send important updates, security notices, and customer support
• Legal Compliance: Meet tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
• Security: Prevent fraud and protect against unauthorized access

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

6. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your personal information.

We only share your data with:

Service Providers

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database, storage, crash analytics, messaging
• Google AdMob: Advertising services (receives advertising ID and device data)
• RevenueCat: Subscription management (optional)
• Development Tools: Build and deployment services (no personal data shared)

Legal Requirements

• When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• To protect our rights or the safety of users

Business Transfers

• In case of merger or acquisition (subject to confidentiality agreements)

All service providers are bound by strict data processing agreements that meet GDPR Article 28 requirements.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored on servers in the United States or other countries. We use appropriate safeguards including:

• EU-US Data Privacy Framework
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

• Account and app data: Until you delete your account, plus 6 months for security purposes
• Purchase records: 7-10 years as required by tax laws
• Analytics and crash logs: 14 months (automatically deleted by Google)
• Deleted account data: Permanently removed within 30 days

You can request immediate deletion of your data at any time.

9. Data Security

We protect your information using:

• Encryption: TLS 1.2+ for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest
• Access Controls: Strict employee access limits
• Security Reviews: Regular testing and monitoring
• Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting with Google Cloud Platform

While we use industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

All Users

• Access: Get a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Fix inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your data
• Opt-out: Stop personalized advertising

GDPR/UK GDPR Users (Additional Rights)

• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Opt out of processing based on legitimate interest

CCPA Users (Additional Rights)

• Know: Learn what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your rights: Email us at [email protected]. We'll respond within 30 days (45 days for CCPA requests).

File a complaint: You can contact your local data protection authority if you're unsatisfied with our response.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected a child's information, we will delete it immediately.

12. Advertising and Analytics Choices

Disable Personalized Ads

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads (turn off)

Disable Analytics

Use the Privacy Controls in your app settings to turn off analytics data collection.

13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal information to make automated decisions that significantly affect you.

14. Third-Party Links

Our apps may link to external websites or services. We don't control their privacy practices, so please review their privacy policies.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Us

Questions about this policy?
Email: [email protected]

This policy is designed to comply with privacy laws worldwide. If local law conflicts with any provision, local law takes precedence.