Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us at Outofbox Inc.
Last updated: August 3, 2025
Overview
Garbage Buddy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application that helps London, Ontario residents track garbage collection schedules.
Information We Collect
1. Location Information
• What we collect: Your device's approximate location when you grant permission
• How we use it: To help you find garbage collection information for your current address
• Storage: Location data is processed locally and not stored permanently
2. Address Information
• What we collect: Addresses you search for and add to favorites
• How we use it: To provide garbage collection schedules and send pickup reminders
• Storage: Stored locally on your device and optionally in our secure database if you enable notifications
3. Device Information
• Push notification token: To send pickup reminders (only when notifications are enabled)
• App usage data: Basic analytics to improve app performance
• Device type and OS: For compatibility and support purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to provide our garbage collection services:
• Display accurate pickup schedules for your addresses
• Send timely pickup reminders (when enabled)
• Maintain your favorite addresses list
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
• Favorite addresses are stored locally on your device
• App preferences and settings remain on your device
• No personal data is shared with third parties
Cloud Storage (Optional)
• When you enable notifications, your device token and selected addresses are securely stored in Firebase
• This data is encrypted and used only for sending pickup reminders
• You can disable notifications anytime to stop cloud storage
Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with these trusted services:
• City of London API: To fetch official garbage collection schedules
• Google Firebase: For secure notification delivery (when enabled)
• Expo Push Notifications: For reliable notification delivery
These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.
Your Privacy Rights
You have complete control over your data:
• Access: View all data stored in the app
• Delete: Remove favorite addresses anytime
• Disable: Turn off notifications to stop cloud storage
• Export: Contact us to export your data
• Uninstall: Delete the app to remove all local data
Children's Privacy
Our app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Data Retention
• Local data: Remains until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Notification data: Stored until you disable notifications or request deletion
• Inactive accounts: Automatically removed after 12 months of inactivity
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted in the app with the updated date. Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
App: Garbage Buddy
Developer: Outofbox Inc.
Email: harin.shah@outofbox.solutions
Location: London, Ontario, Canada