Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 5, 2026. Read our Terms and Conditions.

Akatosh Labs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our Site and related services.

This policy applies to U.S. residents, including California residents, and is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact information such as email address and mobile phone number
  • Account information used for authentication through our centralized account system
  • User-submitted content, including form submissions and shopping list data
  • Support communications, such as emails sent to us

Information Collected Automatically

  • Authentication tokens stored in cookies to maintain login sessions
  • IP address, device information, and system logs collected for security, debugging, fraud prevention, and account integrity

We do not use analytics tools or behavioral tracking technologies.

2. Authentication and Accounts

User accounts are managed through a centralized account API operated by Akatosh Labs. Authentication may occur via:

  • Email and password, or
  • One-time passcodes (OTP) sent via email or SMS

Although authentication is handled by a shared system, all account data is governed by this Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies strictly for essential purposes, including:

  • Storing authentication tokens
  • Maintaining secure login sessions

We do not use cookies for:

  • Advertising
  • Analytics
  • Cross-site tracking

You may disable cookies in your browser, but doing so may prevent access to authenticated features.

4. SMS Messaging

If you provide a mobile phone number, we may use it to send non-promotional SMS messages related to your account and service usage, including:

  • One-time passcodes (OTP) for authentication
  • Shopping list status notifications (such as creation, failure, or in-progress updates)
  • Transaction or purchase confirmations

SMS messages are sent only in response to user-initiated actions. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP, or request assistance by replying HELP or contacting us at help@akatoshlabs.com.

5. Payments

We do not store payment card or banking information.

Payments are processed entirely by third-party payment providers such as Apple Pay or Stripe. Their use of your personal information is governed by their own privacy policies.

6. Embedded Third-Party Content

The Site may embed content or links from third-party platforms such as Amazon or Instacart.

When you interact with embedded third-party content, those services may collect information directly from you. We do not control their data practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Affiliate Links

Some links on the Site may be affiliate links (for example, Amazon or Instagram affiliate programs). If you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission.

We do not receive personal information about you from affiliate programs, and we do not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.

8. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Site and services
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Create and manage shopping lists and related features
  • Send authentication codes and transactional notifications
  • Communicate with users and respond to support requests
  • Detect, prevent, and investigate security incidents or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers, such as cloud infrastructure and database providers
  • Payment processors, solely to complete transactions
  • Messaging providers used to deliver authentication and transactional SMS
  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

All service providers act on our behalf and are required to protect personal information.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Meet legal, security, and operational requirements

Users may request deletion of their data as described below.

11. Your California Privacy Rights (CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
    (Note: we do not sell or share personal data.)

Exercising Your Rights

You may submit requests by emailing:

help@akatoshlabs.com

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact Us

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

help@akatoshlabs.com