Introduction

Protean Applications ("we", "our", or "us") operates the WeighStreamPOS website and mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the WeighStreamPOS software and website.

Our goal is to collect as little information as possible while still providing the functionality required for licensing, payment processing, and customer support.


Information Collected by the WeighStreamPOS App

The WeighStreamPOS mobile application stores most operational data locally on the device used by the business. This includes:

This information is stored locally on the user's device and is used only for operating the point-of-sale system.

Protean Applications does not collect or store your inventory data, transaction history, or business records on our servers.


Information Collected by Our Servers

When a license is activated or validated, our servers may store the following information:

This information is used only to manage licensing and customer accounts.


Payment Processing

WeighStreamPOS supports multiple payment methods.

Square

Credit and debit card payments are processed through Square using the official Square software development kit (SDK). Payment card information is processed directly by Square and is never stored or handled by Protean Applications.

Venmo

Venmo payments may be initiated through a generated QR code that directs the customer to the Venmo payment platform.

Cash

Cash payments are handled directly between the customer and the business and do not involve any data processing by Protean Applications.


License Validation

The WeighStreamPOS application periodically connects to servers operated by Protean Applications to validate software licenses and enable payment integrations.

These connections may transmit:

This information is used only to verify legitimate software licenses.


Local Data Storage

All operational business data including inventory, product lists, and transaction history is stored locally on the device running WeighStreamPOS.

Protean Applications does not maintain a remote copy of this data.


Third-Party Services

WeighStreamPOS may interact with the following third-party services:

These services operate under their own privacy policies.


Website Data Collection

The weighstreampos.com website currently does not use analytics, tracking technologies, or advertising cookies.

Standard server logs may record basic technical information such as IP address and browser type for security and operational purposes.

Analytics services such as Google Analytics may be added in the future to improve website performance and search visibility.


Data Sharing

Protean Applications does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except when required to operate payment processing services such as Square or Venmo.


Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information associated with software licensing and customer accounts. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.


Data Deletion Requests

Customers may request deletion of their account information and license records by contacting us using the email address below.

Upon verification of the request, applicable records will be permanently removed.


Children's Privacy

WeighStreamPOS is a business tool designed for commercial use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


Changes to This Policy

Protean Applications may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.


Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

Protean Applications
Dothan, Alabama
Email: admin@proteanapplications.com