This Privacy Policy describes how 1978 ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application 1978 (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our App, you may provide the following types of information:
- Product names and store names you choose to track
- Price information you enter manually
- Links to online products
- Personal notes and budget preferences
- Photos you take for bug reports or support requests (via contact form)
Automatically Collected Information
The App automatically collects certain technical information:
- Device Information: Device model, manufacturer, operating system version, screen resolution, and device locale/language
- Advertising Identifier: Google Advertising ID (GAID) for attribution and analytics purposes
- App Identifiers: Unique user ID generated by the App, installation source, and app version
- Push Notification Token: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) device token for delivering notifications
- Network Information: Internet connectivity status
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the App's core price tracking functionality
- To send push notifications about price updates and app announcements
- To analyze app usage and improve user experience
- To attribute app installations to marketing campaigns
- To provide customer support when you contact us
- To fix bugs and technical issues
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following parties:
- Analytics Providers: We share device information and advertising identifiers with analytics services to understand app usage
- Push Notification Services: FCM tokens are shared with Firebase to deliver notifications
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the App
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Advertising Identifier
The App collects your Google Advertising ID (GAID) for the following purposes:
- Marketing attribution to understand how users discover the App
- Analytics to improve app performance and user experience
You can reset or opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings under Settings > Google > Ads.
Push Notifications
The App uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications. When you allow notifications:
- A unique device token is generated and stored on Firebase servers
- You are automatically subscribed to notification topics based on your device locale
- We may send notifications about price alerts, app updates, and promotional content
You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings or by denying the notification permission when prompted.
Analytics Services
The App may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how users interact with the App. These services may collect information sent by your device, including usage data and technical information.
We may use the following analytics services:
- AppsFlyer - For attribution and marketing analytics. Privacy Policy
- AppMetrica - For app analytics and crash reporting. Privacy Policy
- Firebase - For push notifications and analytics. Privacy Policy
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
Camera Access
The App may request camera permission when you use the contact/support form to:
- Take photos to attach to bug reports or support requests
- Photos are only captured when you explicitly choose to take them
- Photos are transmitted to us only when you submit a support request
You can deny camera permission and the App will continue to function normally.
Calendar & Reminders
The App may allow you to save events and reminders to your device's system calendar to help you remember price check dates or sale events.
- Calendar data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
- Calendar entries are created only with your explicit permission and action
- You can control calendar permissions through your device settings
Location Services
The App may request location access to provide location-based features such as finding nearby stores.
- Location data is processed locally on your device
- We do not collect or store your location data on our servers
- You can enable or disable location permissions through your device settings
- The App will function without location access
If the App uses third-party mapping services, they may have their own data collection practices:
- Google Maps - Privacy Policy
- OpenStreetMap - Privacy Policy
Local Data Storage
The App stores the following data locally on your device:
- User preferences and app settings
- Tracked products with names, stores, prices, and price history
- Product URLs and links
- Personal notes
- Privacy policy acceptance status
This local data is stored using SharedPreferences and is not automatically synchronized to external servers. You can clear this data by uninstalling the App or clearing app data in your device settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information:
- Data transmitted to our servers uses HTTPS encryption
- Local data is stored in the App's private storage area
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Local data retention is under your control. You can delete your data at any time by:
- Deleting individual tracked items within the App
- Clearing the App's data through device settings
- Uninstalling the App
Data collected by third-party analytics services (advertising identifiers, device information) is subject to their respective retention policies. Firebase retains FCM tokens until they are invalidated or you uninstall the App.
Third-Party Links
The App contains links to third-party websites (product pages, online stores) that are not owned or controlled by us. When you open these links, the third-party websites may collect information about your visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our App 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 believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can view all data stored locally in the App
- Deletion: You can delete your local data by clearing app data or uninstalling
- Opt-out of Advertising ID: Reset or disable your Google Advertising ID in device settings
- Disable Notifications: Turn off push notifications in your device settings
- Withdraw Consent: You can stop using the App at any time
For requests related to data collected by third-party services, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: December 17, 2025