Privacy Policy ★

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how 5-Star Signs ("we," "our," or "us") handles information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Specifically:

• No personal identification information
• No user accounts or registration data
• No photos or images from your device
• No location tracking or GPS data
• No usage analytics or behavioral data
• No contact information or device identifiers

Information We Handle Locally

The following data is processed locally on your device only:

Excel File Processing

• Excel files you import for dish/menu data
• This data remains on your device and is not transmitted anywhere
• Used solely for organizing and displaying menu items

QR Code Scanning

• Camera access is used only for scanning QR codes
• No images are captured, stored, or transmitted
• QR code data is processed temporarily for device setup only

Bluetooth Device Management

• Local device connections for sign management
• Device pairing information stored locally
• No data is transmitted beyond the local Bluetooth connection

App Configuration

• Local settings and preferences
• Device organization and location labels (stored locally)
• All configuration data remains on your device

Permissions We Request

Camera Access

• Purpose: QR code scanning for device setup only
• What we don't do: We do not capture, store, or access any photos or images
• Scope: Camera is used only for real-time QR code detection

Bluetooth Access

• Purpose: Connect to and manage digital sign devices
• Scope: Local device communication only
• Data: No Bluetooth data is transmitted beyond local connections

File Access

• Purpose: Import Excel files containing dish/menu information
• Scope: Only files you explicitly select for import
• Storage: All imported data remains on your device

Data Storage

• Local Only: All app data is stored exclusively on your device
• No Cloud Storage: We do not use any cloud services or remote servers
• No Backups: We do not create or store backups of your data
• User Control: You have complete control over all data on your device

Data Sharing

• No third-party integrations that access your information
• No analytics services or tracking
• No advertising networks
• No data transmission to external servers

Third-Party Services

Our app operates independently without connecting to external services:

• No user authentication services
• No cloud storage providers
• No analytics platforms
• No advertising networks

The only external components are:

• Flutter Framework (for app functionality)
• Operating system services (iOS/Android) for basic app operations

Children's Privacy

Since we do not collect any personal information, our app is safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.

Your Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is visible within the app
• Deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all associated data
• Portability: Excel files remain in their original format
• Modification: You can modify or delete any local data at any time

Security

While we don't collect personal data, we implement security measures for app functionality:

• Secure Bluetooth connections using standard encryption
• Local data storage follows platform security guidelines
• No network transmission of sensitive information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in app functionality. Any updates will be provided through app updates. Since we don't collect personal information, changes will primarily relate to feature additions or clarifications.

Verification

You can verify our privacy practices by:

• Reviewing app permissions in your device settings
• Monitoring network activity (you'll see no data transmission)
• Checking local storage (all data remains on your device)

This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to user privacy through a privacy-by-design approach where no personal data collection occurs.