Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AutoExpenseTracker ("we," "us," "our," or the "App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Expense Data: Information you manually enter about your expenses, including amounts, categories, dates, descriptions, and merchant names.
• Notification Data: Transaction notifications and messages from your financial institutions that you allow the app to access.
• Google Drive Backup: When you connect your Google account, we store encrypted backups of your expense data on your personal Google Drive.
• User Settings: Your preferences within the app, including backup frequency, expense categories, and display settings.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers.
• App Usage: Features used, actions taken within the app, app performance metrics.
• Crash Reports: Technical information about app crashes to help us improve stability.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
• To enable expense tracking and financial management features
• To facilitate Google Drive backup and synchronization
• To process in-app purchases and subscription payments
• To send you service-related announcements and updates
• To diagnose technical issues and improve app stability
• To respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Your expense data is primarily stored locally on your device using secure device storage. This data remains under your control and is not transmitted to our servers.

4.2 Google Drive Integration

When you enable backup to Google Drive, your expense data is encrypted and stored in your personal Google Drive account. We do not have access to this data; it is secured according to Google's privacy and security standards.

4.3 Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for Google Drive backups
• Secure handling of notification access permissions
• Regular security updates through app releases
• No storage of sensitive financial details on external servers

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Services

The App integrates with Google Drive for backup functionality and Google Play Billing for in-app purchases. Your use of these services is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing Google's policies at https://policies.google.com.

5.2 External APIs

The App may communicate with external services for exchange rate updates and AI-powered expense extraction. These services are selected for privacy compliance and data minimization.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Access and Control

Since your data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it. You can:

• Export your data at any time
• Delete your data directly from the app
• Disable Google Drive backups
• Revoke app permissions through your device settings

6.2 Communication Preferences

You can opt out of non-essential notifications through the app settings or your device settings.

6.3 Right to Delete

You can delete your data from the app at any time. If you have backed up to Google Drive, those backups remain in your Google Drive account and can be deleted through Google's interface.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

8. Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored on your device indefinitely until you delete it
• Google Drive Backups: Retained in your Google Drive account until you delete them
• Crash Reports: Retained for up to 30 days for diagnostic purposes
• Server Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and performance monitoring

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in various locations depending on where Google's services operate. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice within the App.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Your Consent

By using AutoExpenseTracker, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.