Privacy Policy - Apparel

Last Updated: May 2026

App Name: Apparel
Developer: Erudite Systems Solutions
Version: 0.0.4+4
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apparel Management System ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience with our application. This Privacy Policy is specific to the Apparel Management System application and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, including on Android, iOS, and other platforms, as well as the services provided through Apparel Management System.

Category: Retail/Fashion

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information

Email address
Password
Full name
Phone number
Business details

Business Operations

Customer profiles
Measurements and sizing data
Order history
Payment information
Inventory records
Staff information
Sales records

Communications

Support messages
Customer inquiries
Email correspondence

Files and Media

Product images
Design files
Invoices and documents

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information

Device model
OS version
Unique device identifiers
Device settings

Usage Data

Features accessed
Time spent in app
Interaction patterns
Navigation data

Location Data

Approximate location for delivery
Store locations visited

Analytics

Crash reports
Performance metrics
Error logs

3. Permissions We Request

Apparel Management System requests the following permissions to function properly:

Permission	Purpose	Optional
Camera	For product photography and measurement visualization	Required
Location	For delivery tracking and store locator	Optional
Photos/Gallery	For uploading product images and inventory photos	Required
Contacts	For customer data import (optional)	Optional

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining the platform
Processing orders and transactions
Providing customer support
Improving features and user experience
Detecting and preventing fraud
Business analytics and reporting
Enforcing terms and legal agreements

5. Third-Party Services and Integrations

Apparel Management System uses the following third-party services to provide enhanced functionality:

Firebase

Purpose: Authentication, database, storage, push notifications

Google Analytics

Purpose: Usage analytics and performance monitoring

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the platform (hosting, email, analytics)
Business Requirements: Other team members or roles within your organization who need access for business operations
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or business sale
Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing with third parties

7. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data:

Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL)
Secure authentication
Role-based access control
Regular security reviews
Firebase security infrastructure

Note: No security system is impenetrable. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

8. Data Retention

Active Accounts: While account is active
After Account Deletion: 90 days backups, 30 days full deletion
Legal/Regulatory: 7 years for financial records

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Data Access and Portability

You have the right to request and download a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.

9.2 Data Correction

You can update or correct your account information at any time through the application's account settings.

9.3 Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated personal data. Contact us at engage@erudite.co.ke for deletion requests.

9.4 Communication Preferences

You can manage your notification preferences within the application settings or through email unsubscribe options.

9.5 Withdrawing Consent

If you have given us consent to process your data, you may withdraw that consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately and notify you of the deletion.

11. Account Deletion and Data Removal

Important: Requesting account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All your data, settings, and history will be irretrievably removed from our active systems.

11.1 Deletion Process

Submit a deletion request using the form below
Verify your identity via email confirmation link
Review the consequences (7-day review period)
Final confirmation required to proceed
Data deletion completed within 30 days
Confirmation email sent upon completion

11.2 What Gets Deleted

Account credentials and profile information
Personal communication history
User-generated content and files
Activity logs and preferences
Archived business records (in most cases)

11.3 What May Be Retained

Financial transaction records (required by law, anonymized)
Backup copies (deleted after 90 days)
Data required for legal compliance or dispute resolution

Account Deletion Request Form

Complete this form to request permanent deletion of your Apparel Management System account and all associated data.

⚠️ This action is permanent and cannot be reversed.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The last update date is shown at the top of this document.

13. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at engage@erudite.co.ke

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices for Apparel Management System, please contact us:

Erudite Systems Solutions

Email: engage@erudite.co.ke
Website: https://erudite.co.ke
Location: Kenya

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.