# Privacy Policy – ShopKeeper AI
**Effective Date:** October 31, 2026
**Application Name:** ShopKeeper AI
**Developer:** H B Apps
**Website:** https://hbshopkeeper.com
**Android Package:** com.hadi.shopkeeper
## 1. Introduction
Welcome to ShopKeeper AI. Your privacy and the security of your business information are important to us.
ShopKeeper AI is a shop management and POS billing application designed to help shopkeepers manage sales, inventory, customers, supplier accounts, expenses, business reports and daily shop operations.
This Privacy Policy explains how ShopKeeper AI accesses, stores, uses and shares information when you use our Android application and computer-based version.
By using ShopKeeper AI, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
## 2. Information We Access and Store
ShopKeeper AI allows users to enter and manage business information, including:
**A. Customer Information**
- Customer names.
- Phone numbers.
- Customer credit and Udhaar balances.
- Payment records.
- Transaction history.
- Payment reminder dates.
**B. Product and Inventory Information**
- Product names and categories.
- Purchase and selling prices.
- Stock quantities.
- Product codes and barcodes.
- Expiry dates and shelf information, where applicable.
**C. Sales and Financial Information**
- Sales transactions.
- Cash, credit and online payment records.
- Purchase records.
- Profit calculations.
- Business expenses.
- Supplier balances.
- Financial reports.
**D. Shop and Tailoring Information**
- Shop settings and preferences.
- Tailor customer measurements, where entered.
- Advance payments and delivery dates.
- Purchase and order lists.
This information is entered and managed by the shopkeeper for business management purposes.
## 3. Local Data Storage and Offline Functionality
ShopKeeper AI is designed with an offline-first approach.
Business information entered into the Android application is stored locally on the user's device. The computer version is designed to store its shop records locally in the user's browser or computer environment.
In the described version:
- No mandatory cloud account is required.
- Shop records are not automatically uploaded to our own cloud database.
- Users can manage supported business operations without an active internet connection.
- We do not have automatic access to locally stored customer or business records.
Please note that clearing application data, resetting the application, clearing browser storage or changing devices may result in loss of locally stored information.
Users should maintain their own backups.
## 4. Camera and Barcode Scanner Permission
ShopKeeper AI may request camera access when you use the barcode scanning feature.
The camera is used to:
- Scan product barcodes.
- Identify product codes.
- Support inventory and billing operations.
Camera access is not required for ordinary use of every feature.
We do not intend to use the barcode scanner camera to record users continuously or collect personal photographs.
## 5. Microphone and Voice Assistant
ShopKeeper AI offers a voice-based business assistant.
Microphone permission may be requested when you choose to use voice input.
Voice functionality helps users ask business-related questions, such as:
- How much did I sell today?
- What is my total profit?
- Which customers have pending payments?
- Which products are running low on stock?
Voice input is used to recognize your spoken request and support the requested in-app functionality.
The application is designed to process business queries locally without sending them to an external AI API.
Depending on the Android device and speech recognition service selected, voice-to-text processing may be handled by the device operating system or its configured service provider. Their privacy practices may apply.
The microphone is not intended for continuous background recording.
## 6. AI Assistant and Business Information
The ShopKeeper AI Assistant helps users understand their own business records.
It can provide answers related to sales, profits, customer balances and inventory.
The assistant uses relevant shop information to respond to user requests.
Business information is not intentionally submitted to an external generative AI service through the described local assistant functionality.
Users should avoid entering unnecessary sensitive personal information into business records.
## 7. WhatsApp Backup and Sharing
ShopKeeper AI provides a backup feature that allows users to create a backup and save or share it through WhatsApp or another supported destination.
Users may optionally configure a backup password, referred to as SKLOCK.
Important points:
- Backup creation is initiated by the user.
- Users are responsible for choosing a strong backup password.
- Backup information may include customer, supplier, inventory and transaction records.
- When a user shares a backup using WhatsApp, the data is handled by WhatsApp according to its own privacy policy.
- We do not control how third-party applications store or process information after the user shares it with them.
Users should never share their backup password with unauthorized individuals.
## 8. Third-Party Services
Certain features may interact with third-party applications or device services.
Examples include:
**WhatsApp:** Used when the user chooses to share a backup, invoice or payment reminder.
**Android Services:** Device-level services may support notifications, printing, camera access and voice recognition.
**Google Play:** Used to distribute and update the Android application.
These third-party services operate under their respective privacy policies and terms.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using their services.
## 9. Data Sharing and Selling
We do not sell users' locally stored shop records to advertisers or other businesses.
We do not intentionally transfer locally stored business records to our own external cloud servers in the described offline-first version.
Information may leave the device when a user intentionally shares an invoice, backup or reminder through a third-party application.
Any other collection or sharing through third-party software components will be disclosed in the applicable version's privacy policy and Google Play Data Safety section.
## 10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information handled by ShopKeeper AI.
Available security features may include:
- Four-digit application PIN protection.
- Recovery question functionality.
- Optional password-protected backup.
- Local data storage.
- User-controlled backup and restore.
Users are responsible for securing their phones, computers, passwords and backup files.
No electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Please use a strong device password and keep backup information in a safe location.
## 11. Data Retention and Deletion
Because business information is primarily stored locally, users maintain control over their shop records.
Users can manage or remove their locally stored information through the application's available settings and data management functions.
Uninstalling the application or clearing its data may remove locally stored information.
Users are responsible for deleting separately saved backup files from WhatsApp, cloud storage or other destinations where they have shared or saved them.
Since the described application does not require a mandatory developer-hosted account, there may be no centrally stored account information to delete.
For privacy questions or assistance with data-related requests, please contact us using the details provided below.
## 12. Children's Privacy
ShopKeeper AI is designed for shopkeepers, retailers and business operators.
It is not specifically designed for children.
We do not knowingly intend to collect children's personal information through the application.
## 13. Website Privacy
Our website, https://hbshopkeeper.com, provides information about ShopKeeper AI and access to its computer-based version.
When visiting the website, the hosting infrastructure may process basic technical information such as:
- IP address.
- Browser type.
- Device and operating system information.
- Date and time of website requests.
- Technical error and security logs.
Such information may be processed for website functionality, maintenance and security by the relevant hosting service provider.
Any cookies, analytics tools or additional website integrations will be subject to their actual configuration and applicable disclosures.
## 14. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for:
- Entering accurate business information.
- Obtaining appropriate permission before storing customer information.
- Protecting customer and supplier records.
- Keeping backups secure.
- Not sharing private business information with unauthorized people.
- Complying with applicable privacy and data protection requirements when using the application.
Shopkeepers should avoid entering unnecessary patient health information or other highly sensitive personal information.
## 15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in application features, technology, security practices or applicable requirements.
Any updated version will be published on our official website.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
The latest effective date will be displayed at the top of this Privacy Policy.
## 16. Contact Information
For questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
**Developer:** H B Apps
**Application:** ShopKeeper AI
**Website:** https://hbshopkeeper.com
**Support Email:** [INSERT YOUR OFFICIAL SUPPORT EMAIL]
We will review privacy-related inquiries and respond through the available support channel.
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