Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the SafelyRecycle app (the "Service") and informs You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

SafelyRecycle is committed to protecting your privacy. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

• Account: a unique account created for You to access our Service.
• Application: refers to SafelyRecycle, the mobile application provided by the Company.
• Company: SafelyRecycle, operated by SafelyCFL, Inc.
• Country: United States.
• Device: any device that can access the Service, such as a smartphone or tablet.
• Personal Data: any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service: the Application.
• Service Provider: any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data: data collected automatically, generated by the use of the Service.
• You: the individual using or accessing the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, You may optionally provide:

• Email address
• First and last name
• Zip code
• Google account credentials (sign-in only)

This data is used only for authentication, personalization, or regional guidance. We do not store or retain any Personal Data on our servers.

Camera Access

To identify recyclable items, the app may request access to your camera. A visual cue will indicate when the camera is active. Images are processed only temporarily and are not stored.

Usage Data

May include:

• Your device type and OS
• App interactions (e.g. button taps, time on screen)
• Crash or error logs

We do not collect IP addresses or data that can uniquely identify you.

Use of Your Data

• To provide and improve our Service
• To manage Your Account (if signed in)
• To respond to user inquiries
• To analyze performance and fix issues

We do not use your data for marketing or third-party advertising.

Third-Party Services

We do not sell or share user data. Any third-party processors (e.g., image recognition or analytics tools) will follow strict privacy regulations and will not retain or access your personal data.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We do not retain any personal data. Temporary data such as scanned images is deleted immediately after processing. Data entered by You is stored only on your device.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

No personal data is transferred. All temporary data is securely handled and deleted right after use.

Delete Your Personal Data

You can request deletion of personal data by:

• Using the "Delete Account" option (if signed in)
• Emailing us at [email protected]

Guest users don’t generate accounts and have no data to delete.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We only disclose your data if legally required to do so, or to protect the safety, rights, or integrity of the Service.

Security of Your Personal Data

We use industry-standard security methods, but no system can guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to external sites not operated by us. Please review their privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party content or practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll update the “Last updated” date and notify users as appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.safelycfl.org