Welcome to Savora! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information and Costco receipt data.
Data Collection & Usage
We collect and process the following types of data:
Account & Profile Data:
• Email address (required for account creation)
• Basic account information
• Device information & technical data
• Usage patterns and interactions
Costco Receipt Data:
• Receipt images uploaded by users
• OCR-processed receipt information
• Purchase details (items, prices, dates)
• Store location information
• Transaction amounts and payment methods
Price Tracking Data:
• Historical price information
• Price change notifications
• Refund eligibility analysis
• Costco price adjustment requests
All data is collected with explicit consent and protected with enhanced security measures.
Receipt Processing & OCR
How we handle your Costco receipts:
Receipt Upload:
• Secure image upload through our app
• Automatic OCR processing using cloud services
• Temporary storage for processing
• Immediate deletion after data extraction
OCR Processing:
• Uses cloud-based OCR services
• Extracts purchase details automatically
• No human review of receipt images
• Data is processed securely and confidentially
Data Extraction:
• Item names and descriptions
• Purchase prices and quantities
• Purchase dates and store information
• Transaction IDs and payment details
We do not share receipt images or raw OCR data with third parties.
Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data according to these timeframes:
• Active accounts: As long as account is active
• Receipt images: Deleted immediately after OCR processing
• Purchase data: 90 days for price tracking
• Account data: Until account deletion
• Support interactions: 2 years
• Price history: 30 days for adjustment eligibility
Account Deletion:
• You can delete your account at any time
• All associated data will be permanently deleted
• Receipt images are not stored long-term
• Price tracking data will be removed
Data Processing & Storage
Your data is processed and stored securely:
Storage Locations:
• Cloud-based secure servers
• Data centers with encryption
• Regional compliance with local laws
• Backup facilities with same security
Processing Security:
• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest (AES-256)
• Access logging and audit trails
• Regular security assessments
OCR Services:
• Trusted cloud OCR providers
• Data processing agreements in place
• No permanent storage of receipt images
• Secure API communications
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request data correction
• Delete your account and all data
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge complaints with authorities
Special Rights by Region:
• California (CCPA)
• Europe (GDPR)
• Canada (PIPEDA)
• Australia (Privacy Act)
Contact contact@eayaya.com to exercise these rights.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We are committed to protecting your data:
No Third-Party Sharing:
• We do not sell your personal data
• We do not share receipt information
• We do not share purchase details
• We do not share email addresses
Service Providers:
• Cloud storage providers (encrypted)
• OCR processing services (temporary)
• Email notification services
• Analytics services (aggregated only)
Legal Requirements:
• Law enforcement requests
• Court orders and subpoenas
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety and security concerns
Price Tracking & Refunds
How we help you save money:
Price Monitoring:
• Automatic tracking of purchased items
• 30-day price change monitoring
• Costco price adjustment eligibility
• Refund opportunity notifications
Data Usage:
• Purchase history for price comparison
• Receipt details for refund requests
• Email notifications for price drops
• Refund tracking and status updates
Costco Integration:
• We do not directly access Costco systems
• We provide information for your refund requests
• We help you navigate Costco's policies
• We track your refund success rates
Data Security & Protection
We protect your data through:
Security Measures:
• Industry-standard encryption
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring
Receipt Protection:
• Images deleted after processing
• OCR data encrypted in storage
• No human access to receipt images
• Secure transmission protocols
Account Security:
• Email verification required
• Secure authentication
• Session management
• Activity monitoring
Receipt Upload & Processing
How receipt processing works:
Upload Process:
• Take photo through our app
• Secure upload to our servers
• Automatic OCR processing
• Immediate image deletion
OCR Technology:
• Cloud-based optical character recognition
• Extracts text and data from images
• Processes purchase information
• Identifies items, prices, and dates
Data Accuracy:
• OCR is not 100% accurate
• Users can review and edit extracted data
• Manual correction options available
• Quality checks and validation
Usage Analytics
We collect analytics data for:
Service Improvement:
• Feature usage patterns
• Performance metrics
• Error tracking
• User journey analysis
Price Tracking Analytics:
• Success rates of refund requests
• Average savings per user
• Popular items for tracking
• Costco policy effectiveness
All analytics data is:
• Aggregated and anonymized
• No personal information included
• Used for service improvement only
• Protected by strict access controls
Data Export & Portability
Your data export rights:
Available Data:
• Account information
• Purchase history
• Price tracking data
• Refund request history
• Account settings
Export Formats:
• Machine-readable format
• Human-readable format
• Common file types (CSV, JSON)
• Structured data export
Export Process:
• Request verification
• Data compilation
• Secure delivery
• Download expiration
Timeframes:
• Standard: 30 days
• Complex: 60 days
• Large data: 90 days
How we use AI and ML:
OCR Processing:
• Machine learning for receipt recognition
• Pattern recognition for data extraction
• Accuracy improvements over time
• Error detection and correction
Price Analysis:
• Price change pattern recognition
• Refund opportunity identification
• Costco policy compliance checking
• User savings optimization
Data Usage:
• Training data anonymization
• Model improvements
• Feature optimization
• Performance analysis
Your Controls:
• Opt-out of AI processing
• Manual data entry options
• Review and edit extracted data
• Control over automation features
Cookies & Tracking
Our cookie and tracking policies:
Essential Cookies:
• Authentication
• Security features
• User preferences
• Session management
Analytics Cookies:
• Usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking
• Feature optimization
Third-Party Cookies:
• Limited third-party services
• Analytics providers only
• No advertising tracking
• Privacy-focused partners
Your Controls:
• Cookie preferences
• Do Not Track support
• Tracking opt-out
• Cookie deletion
For questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@eayaya.com