# Privacy Policy for Payhey
**Last Updated: 22nd February, 2025**
## 1. Introduction
Welcome to Payhey. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our expense-tracking application.
## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Information You Provide
- Name and email address
- User profile information
- Expense data (amounts, descriptions, categories)
- Group member information
- Payment details for expense tracking
### 2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, OS version)
- App usage statistics
- Login timestamps
- Error logs
## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process and track expenses
- Enable group expense sharing
- Send notifications about expenses and settlements
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Maintain app security
## 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
### 4.1 With Other Users
- Shared expense information within your groups
- Profile information visible to group members
### 4.2 Service Providers
We may share data with trusted service providers for:
- Cloud storage (Firebase)
- Analytics
- Customer support
- App functionality
### 4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when legally required to:
- Comply with applicable laws
- Protect our rights
- Respond to legal requests
## 5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data transmission
- Secure data storage
- Regular security updates
- Access controls
## 6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Object to data processing
- Export your data
## 7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
## 8. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or email.
## 9. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide services
- Required by law
- Necessary for legitimate business purposes
## 10. Third-Party Services
Our app may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
## 11. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- Email: hannantaariq@gmail.com
- Address: Axgatan 4, Molndal, Sweden
## 12. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
## 13. International Users
By using our app, you consent to data transfer and processing in the United States.
## 14. Firebase Usage
We use Firebase for:
- Authentication
- Data storage
- Analytics
For Firebase privacy details, visit: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
## 15. Your Consent
By using Payhey, you consent to this privacy policy.