ExpenseTracker Privacy Policy Summary
Last Updated: March 2026
π Data We Collect:
β’ Personal Info: Name, email, and profile photo (only for shared groups or Google Drive backup)
β’ Financial Data: Expenses, budgets, categories, notes, and receipt images
β’ Shared Expenses: Amount, category, description, and date within shared groups
β’ Group Info: Your profile details (name, email, photo) visible to group members
β’ Device & Usage Data: App usage statistics, crash reports, device identifiers for analytics
β’ Voice Data: Voice recordings when using the voice input feature
β’ Photos: Receipt images captured using your device camera
π― How We Use Your Data:
β’ Core Features: Expense tracking, budgeting, and financial insights
β’ Shared Groups: Create and manage shared expense groups with real-time sync
β’ Receipt Scanning: OCR text extraction from receipt photos
β’ Voice Input: Convert speech into expense entries
β’ Cloud Backup (Premium): Encrypted backup to your personal Google Drive
β’ App Improvement: Anonymous analytics and crash reporting
β’ Ads: Personalized advertising for free users (removed for Premium users)
π³ Subscriptions & In-App Purchases:
β’ Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime Pro plans available via In-App Purchase
β’ All payments processed by Apple App Store or Google Play β we never store your payment info
β’ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
β’ Manage or cancel subscriptions via your Apple ID or Google Play account settings
β’ Refunds handled by Apple or Google per their standard policies
β’ Contact scopesmobile813@gmail.com for purchase assistance
πΎ Data Storage & Security:
β’ Primary Storage: All personal data stored locally on your device
β’ Shared Expenses: Stored in Firebase Firestore (cloud) β visible to group members only
β’ Encryption: Sensitive data encrypted with industry standards
β’ Cloud Backup: Encrypted before upload to your Google Drive
β’ No Server Storage: Personal expense data not stored on our servers
π€ Third-Party Services:
β’ Google Drive API: For cloud backup (Premium users only)
β’ Firebase Authentication: For secure sign-in to shared groups
β’ Firebase Firestore: For storing and syncing shared groups and expenses
β’ Google AdMob: Advertising for free users
β’ Google ML Kit: Receipt text recognition processing
β’ Firebase Analytics: Anonymous app usage statistics
β’ Apple App Store / Google Play: In-app purchase and subscription processing
π± Permissions Required:
β’ Camera: Receipt scanning and photo capture
β’ Microphone: Voice input for quick expense entry
β’ Storage: Save expense data locally on device
β’ Internet: Cloud backup, ads, and app updates
β’ Notifications: Budget alerts and expense reminders
π Your Privacy Rights:
β’ Access: View all your stored data anytime
β’ Export: Download data in CSV, PDF, Excel formats
β’ Delete Data: Permanently remove all local data from app
β’ Delete Account: Permanently delete account and all Firestore data (from Shared Groups menu)
β’ Control: Manage backup settings and permissions
β’ Opt-out Ads: Upgrade to Premium to remove ads
πΆ Age Requirements:
β’ Not intended for children under 13
β’ Users aged 13β17 should use the app with parental guidance
β’ No intentional data collection from children under 13
π Data Sharing:
β’ Shared Expenses: Data shared with group members (opt-in only)
β’ No personal data sold or shared with third parties
β’ Anonymous analytics data may be shared with Google
β’ Ad-related data may be used by AdMob (Premium users excluded)
β’ Cloud backups remain in your own Google Drive
β° Data Retention:
β’ Local data remains while the app is installed
β’ Shared group data retained in Firestore as long as the group exists
β’ Deleted data: Permanently removed within 30 days
β’ Cloud backups: Follow your Google Drive retention rules
β’ Analytics: Anonymous data only, no personal info
π Contact & Support:
β’ Email: scopesmobile813@gmail.com
β’ Response Time: 24β48 hours
β’ Contact us for data access, export, or deletion requests
βοΈ Legal Compliance:
β’ GDPR compliant (EU users)
β’ CCPA compliant (California users)
β’ Apple App Store Review Guidelines compliant
β’ Google Play policies compliant
β’ Regular security audits and updates
π Policy Updates:
β’ Major changes notified in-app
β’ Last updated date always shown at the top of this policy
β’ Continued use of the app indicates acceptance of updates
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π Key Takeaway: Your personal financial data stays on your device. Shared expenses are stored securely in Firebase and visible only to group members (opt-in). Optional encrypted backups go to YOUR Google Drive. In-app purchases are handled entirely by Apple or Google β we never see your payment details. Free users see ads; Premium users don't.
π Shared Expenses Notice: When you join or create a shared group, your profile (name, email, photo) and shared expenses are visible to other group members. You can leave groups anytime to remove your access. Group owners can delete groups permanently.