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Finder QC Photos - QC Finder Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 17, 2025

Mobile App Version 1.0.0

Introduction

Welcome to the Finder QC Photos - QC Finder Application ("App," "we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy specifically covers our mobile application and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS/Android app. This policy supplements our main website privacy policy and addresses mobile-specific data practices.

Note: If you use both our website and mobile app, both privacy policies apply to your respective usage.

Mobile App Information Collection

Privacy-First Approach

Our app is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect personal user information or require user accounts.

Anonymous Usage Analytics Only

  • App performance metrics (loading times, crashes)
  • Feature usage statistics (anonymous)
  • General device information (model, OS version)
  • Network connectivity status
  • App version and build information

What We DO NOT Collect

  • ❌ Personal identification information
  • ❌ Contact information (phone, email, address)
  • ❌ Location data or GPS coordinates
  • ❌ Photo library or camera access
  • ❌ User accounts or login credentials
  • ❌ Social media profiles or contacts
  • ❌ Microphone or recording capabilities
  • ❌ Calendar or health data

Search and App Data

  • Product search queries (processed anonymously)
  • App preferences and settings (stored locally)
  • Currency and language preferences (local storage only)
  • Search history (stored locally, never sent to servers)

App Permissions

Our app requires minimal permissions to function:

Network Access

Required: Essential for fetching product data, QC photos, and performing searches.

Permissions We DO NOT Request

  • ❌ Camera access
  • ❌ Photo library
  • ❌ Microphone
  • ❌ Location services
  • ❌ Contacts access
  • ❌ Calendar access
  • ❌ Health data
  • ❌ Push notifications

How We Use Mobile Data

Core Functionality

  • Process image searches and provide results
  • Maintain app preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized currency conversion
  • Cache data for offline functionality

App Improvement

  • Analyze app performance and crashes
  • Understand user behavior patterns
  • Optimize search algorithms
  • Improve user interface design

Mobile Data Storage

Local Device Storage

  • App preferences and settings
  • Search history (encrypted locally)
  • Cached images and search results
  • Currency and language preferences

Secure Cloud Storage

  • Anonymous usage analytics
  • Crash reports and error logs
  • Performance metrics
  • Feature usage statistics

Third-Party Services

Our mobile app uses minimal third-party services for essential functionality:

Firebase Analytics

Provides anonymous app analytics for performance monitoring and user promotion insights.

  • • Anonymous usage patterns
  • • App performance metrics
  • • Crash reporting for stability
  • • Feature effectiveness analysis

Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy

QC Data APIs

External APIs to fetch product information and QC photos from various platforms.

  • • Taobao product data
  • • Weidian marketplace
  • • 1688 wholesale platform
  • • Anonymous search processing

User Promotion & Analytics

Firebase helps us understand how users discover and use our app for marketing optimization.

  • • Anonymous user acquisition tracking
  • • App download source analysis
  • • Feature popularity insights
  • • Performance optimization data

Your Control Over App Data

Complete Privacy Control

Since we don't collect personal information, you have full control over your privacy:

  • All search data stays on your device
  • No account required - anonymous usage
  • Clear app data removes everything locally
  • Uninstall removes all traces of the app
  • No personal data to request or delete

Local Data Management

  • Clear search history anytime
  • Reset app preferences
  • Clear cached images
  • Change currency settings

Analytics Opt-Out

  • Disable analytics in device settings
  • Limit ad tracking (iOS/Android)
  • Use device privacy controls
  • No personal impact from analytics

App Store Compliance

iOS App Store Guidelines

Our app complies with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines and privacy requirements.

Google Play Policy

Our app adheres to Google Play's Developer Policy Center requirements.

Data Minimization

We collect only the minimum data necessary for app functionality.

Data Management

No Personal Data to Delete

Since our app doesn't collect personal information, there's no personal data to request deletion of. However, you can manage local app data:

  1. Clear app cache and data through device settings
  2. Reset app preferences within the app
  3. Clear search history locally
  4. Uninstall the app to remove all local data

Note: Analytics data is anonymous and not tied to your identity.

App Updates and Privacy Changes

When we update our mobile app or this privacy policy:

  • Material changes will be communicated through in-app notifications
  • Privacy policy updates will be reflected in the app's settings
  • You can always access the latest version of this policy
  • Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of updates
  • You can opt out by uninstalling the app

Contact Us About Mobile Privacy

For questions specific to mobile app privacy:

Legal Compliance

This Mobile App Privacy Policy complies with:

GDPR
CCPA
COPPA
PIPEDA

Disclaimer: finderqc.com is a platform designed to assist users in browsing Chinese marketplaces such as Taobao, 1688, and others, primarily by providing access to "QC Photos" (Quality Check Photos) gathered from shipping agents. These photos are intended to help users assess the quality of products before purchase. finderqc.com does not sell any products directly or indirectly - we are solely an informational platform to help users browse and assess items on third-party marketplaces. Please be aware that finderqc.com does not have control over the authenticity, legality, or quality of the products sold on these marketplaces. The responsibility for these aspects lies solely with the sellers and the platforms themselves. We strongly recommend that users conduct thorough research and exercise caution when making purchases. finderqc.com is not liable for any counterfeit, misrepresented, or otherwise unsatisfactory items encountered on these marketplaces. More information about how our platform works can be found in our