1. Introduction
ExpenseWard is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application on the Google Play Store.
By using ExpenseWard, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information Collection and Use
A. Personal Information (Account Data)
When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we collect:
- Name and Email Address
- Unique Google Identifiers
- Profile Picture (if provided)
Purpose: To manage your premium subscription status and identify your account across devices. This data is stored securely in Google's Firebase Firestore.
B. Financial Transaction Data (Local Storage)
Your financial data stays on your device & is encrypted.
- Nature of Data: All income, expenses, categories, notes, and budget entries you input.
- Encryption: Your local database is encrypted using SQLCipher. The encryption keys are stored securely in the Android Keystore system.
- Our Access: We do NOT have access to your financial transactions.
- Server Upload: Your financial data is never uploaded to our servers.
- Backups: If you enable Google Drive backup, data is stored directly in your own private Google Drive. ExpenseWard only accesses the specific backup files it creates.
This local-first design ensures your financial data remains private and under your full control.
C. Payments & Subscriptions
We offer premium features via in-app purchases. All payment transactions are processed securely by the Google Play Store. We do not collect, process, or store your credit card numbers or banking information.
D. Media and Files
- The App may access device storage for database backup and restore functions.
- The App may access your gallery if you choose to select a custom profile picture.
E. Sensitive Personal Information
- Biometrics: App Lock uses your device’s system-level authentication (Fingerprint/Face). We never collect or store your biometric templates.
- Location: We do not collect GPS data. Coarse location may be derived from IP address by advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Services
We use verified third-party services to operate and improve the app. These services collect identifiers as described in their respective policies:
- Google AdMob: Used to display ads. Privacy Policy
- Firebase Analytics: Used to monitor performance. Privacy & Security
- Google Play Services: Used for authentication and app infrastructure. Privacy Policy
- Google Drive API: Used strictly for user-initiated backup and restore functions.
4. GDPR Compliance (For EEA Users)
- Right to Access / Erasure: Users can view or delete their data from the Profile screen.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Users can manage ad preferences within the app's Privacy Options.
- Legal Basis: Processing is necessary for subscription management and improving the app experience.
5. CCPA / CPRA Compliance (For California Residents)
- Right to Know: Users may request categories of collected data.
- Right to Delete: Account and Firestore data can be deleted using the "Delete Account" option.
- Notice of Sharing: We do not sell personal data. Identifiers may be shared with AdMob for personalized advertising unless opted out.
- Opt-Out: Users may disable personalized ads in the app settings.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
- Local Data: Stored on your device until the app is uninstalled or data is cleared.
- Account Data: Stored in Firestore while the account is active. **Deleting your account via the app settings permanently and instantaneously removes all associated data from our servers.**
7. Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
📧 help.expenseward@gmail.com