Privacy Policy - SlipSplit

# Privacy Policy for SlipSplit

**Last Updated:** January 1, 2026

## Introduction

SlipSplit ("we," "our," or "the app") is a bill-splitting application that helps users divide expenses among groups. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

## Information We Collect

### Camera and Photo Access

- The app requests camera access to capture images of receipts for scanning

- The app may access your photo library if you choose to select an existing image

- Receipt images are processed locally on your device and sent to Google Cloud Vision API for text extraction

- Images are not stored on our servers

### Receipt Data

- Scanned receipt information (items, prices, totals) is processed to enable bill splitting

- This data is stored locally on your device

- Historical split data may be saved on your device for your convenience

### Usage Data

- We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app experience

- This includes app crashes, feature usage, and performance metrics

- No personally identifiable information is included in these analytics

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

- Extract text from receipt images using optical character recognition (OCR)

- Calculate and display bill splits among participants

- Improve app functionality and user experience

- Fix bugs and technical issues

## Third-Party Services

### Google Cloud Vision API

- Receipt images are sent to Google Cloud Vision API for text recognition

- Google's privacy policy applies to this processing: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- Images are processed in accordance with Google Cloud's data processing terms

### Firebase (if applicable)

- We may use Firebase for analytics and crash reporting

- Firebase privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

## Data Storage and Security

- All personal data and receipt information is stored locally on your device

- We do not maintain servers that store your personal information

- Receipt images sent for OCR processing are not retained after processing

- We implement reasonable security measures to protect data during transmission

## Data Retention

- Local data remains on your device until you delete the app or clear app data

- You can delete your split history at any time within the app

- Receipt images are not permanently stored after processing

## Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access the data stored on your device through the app

- Delete your data by clearing app data or uninstalling the app

- Opt out of analytics collection (if applicable) through app settings

## Children's Privacy

SlipSplit is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

## Contact Us

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

[darkmatterdevworks@gmail.com]

## Consent

By using SlipSplit, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.