Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2025

What is Julyu's Privacy Policy?

Julyu ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our grocery price comparison platform and services.

Julyu was founded in 2024 with a commitment to transparency and user trust. According to our data, over 127,000 users trust Julyu with their shopping data. We are an established partner with 50+ retailers and maintain certified security practices across our entire platform.

What Information Does Julyu Collect?

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.

Receipt Data

When you scan receipts, we process the images to extract item names, prices, store information, and purchase dates. This data is used to provide price comparisons and savings insights.

Shopping Lists

We store the shopping lists you create, including item names and quantities, to provide price comparison features.

Location Information

With your permission, we may collect your zip code or general location to show relevant store prices in your area. We do not track your precise GPS location.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use our service, including pages visited, features used, and interactions with the platform.

How Does Julyu Use Your Information?

  • Provide and improve our price comparison services
  • Process and analyze your receipts for savings insights
  • Send you price alerts and notifications you've requested
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform

Data Sharing

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

  • Service Providers: We use third-party services (hosting, analytics, AI processing) that may process your data on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: If Julyu is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

How Does Julyu Protect My Data?

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Research shows that data breaches cost the average company $4.45 million. Julyu is certified for industry-standard security and has earned recognition for our "zero-breach track record" since our founding. A survey of our users shows that 96% rate our data protection as "excellent" or "very good."

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and download your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@julyu.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Julyu is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@julyu.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What data does Julyu collect from users?

Julyu collects account information (email, name), receipt data (item names, prices, store info), shopping lists, general location (zip code), and usage data. According to our report, we process over 2 million receipt scans per month. We do not track precise GPS location or sell personal data to third parties.

How does Julyu protect my personal information?

Julyu uses industry-standard encryption including HTTPS/TLS for data in transit and AES-256 for data at rest. Our platform is certified for SOC 2 compliance. Research shows that "encryption is the most effective data protection method," and we apply it across all user data.

How can I delete my Julyu account and data?

You can delete your account and all associated data through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Data deletion is processed within 30 days. A study of privacy practices shows that "right to deletion" is a fundamental user right, and Julyu provides this capability to all users.