Effective Date: April 27, 2026
App Name: PayBuddy
Developer: GPS Tech Solutions
Contact: gpstechsolution007@gmail.com
PayBuddy ("we", "our", or "us") is a smart wallet tracker mobile application designed to help users manage income, expenses, and financial summaries.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
PayBuddy is designed to work with minimal data collection.
๐ A. User-Provided Data
Transaction details (title, amount, type: income/expense)
Optional user preferences (currency, categories)
Name (for personalization)
Email address (for authentication)
๐ B. Device Information (if applicable)
Device type
Operating system version
App usage data (for performance improvement only)
๐ C. Firebase / Cloud Data
Transactions stored securely in your account
Authentication data (email/UID for login)
โ What We DO NOT Collect
Location data (GPS)
Contact list or phone numbers
Physical address
Advertising ID
Social media data
We use the collected data exclusively to:
Show your wallet balance
Track income and expenses
Generate monthly summaries
Improve app performance and user experience
Fix bugs and improve stability
We do NOT use your data for:
Marketing or advertising
Selling to third parties
Profiling or tracking
Storage: Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud infrastructure)
Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access: Only you can access your financial data
Security: We implement Firebase Security Rules to protect your data
We do NOT sell or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data only with:
Firebase (Google) - for backend storage and authentication
Analytics tools - for app performance monitoring (anonymous only)
These services are used only to operate and improve the app. They have their own privacy policies:
You have full control over your data in the PayBuddy app. You can manage your information anytime using the options below:
Tap the โ+ Add Transactionโ button to record your income or expenses.
Long press on any transaction to delete it from your history.
Go to the Home Screen and tap the red ๐๏ธ Delete Account button to permanently remove your account and all associated data.
If you would like a copy of your data, you can request it by contacting our support team
PayBuddy is not intended for children under 13 years of age
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
If we discover a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately
Parents/Guardians: If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
We may use the following third-party services:
Service
Purpose
Privacy Policy
Firebase (Google)
Authentication, Database, Storage Link
Firestore
Transaction storage Link
These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made:
The updated policy will be posted inside the app
The "Effective Date" at the top will be revised
Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
By using the PayBuddy application, you consent to the processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or have questions about your data:
๐ง Email: gpstechsolution007@gmail.com
โฑ๏ธ Response time: Within 5-7 business days
This privacy policy is effective as of April 27, 2026