SolarBytez

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 May 2025  |  Last updated: 30 April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SolarBytez ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the SolarBytez mobile application ("App"). We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and to protecting your privacy.
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Who We Are

SolarBytez is an independent solar energy monitoring application. The App is developed and published by an individual developer. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

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Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide the App's functionality.

Data Type Source Purpose
Solar generation & consumption data you enter or connect You / your inverter Core app functionality
App preferences & settings Your device Personalisation, stored locally
Purchase & subscription status RevenueCat / Google Play Unlocking premium features
Anonymous device identifiers RevenueCat SDK Purchase verification only
Crash reports & diagnostics Automated (if enabled) App stability & bug fixing

We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely to:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes.

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Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

RevenueCat Billing

Used to manage in-app purchases and subscription status. RevenueCat may process anonymous device identifiers and purchase history to verify entitlements.

→ RevenueCat Privacy Policy
Google Play Distribution

The App is distributed via Google Play. Google may collect data in accordance with their own policies when you download or purchase through the Play Store.

→ Google Privacy Policy
Growatt / Inverter APIs Optional

If you connect a solar inverter or third-party data source, your data is transmitted to and from that service according to their own privacy terms. We do not store this data on our servers.

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Data Storage & Retention

Solar monitoring data and app settings are stored locally on your device. We do not operate a central server that stores your personal solar data.

Purchase and subscription records are retained by RevenueCat and Google Play in accordance with their respective policies and legal requirements. We retain only the anonymised entitlement status needed to verify your subscription.

If you uninstall the App, locally stored data is deleted from your device. Any data held by RevenueCat or Google Play is subject to their own retention policies.

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Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

For data held by RevenueCat or Google Play, requests should be directed to those services. For any data held by us, contact us using the details in Section 10.

07

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

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International Users

SolarBytez is available globally. If you are located outside the United Kingdom, please be aware that any information processed by third-party services (such as RevenueCat) may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the App, you consent to such transfers to the extent required by applicable law.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For significant changes, we will endeavour to notify you via an in-app notice or through the Google Play Store listing.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

App
SolarBytez
Jortijn de Jonge
Country
United Kingdom