Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
At Smart Expense, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Account registration information (name, email address)
- Expense data you manually enter or that is extracted from your emails
- Preferences and settings within the App
2.2 Email Integration
When you connect your email account (Gmail or Outlook), we access your emails solely for the purpose of extracting expense-related information. We use industry-standard OAuth authentication and do not store your email content on our servers. All processing is done securely and your email data is never saved.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Device type and operating system
- App usage statistics
- Crash reports and error logs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and extract expense information from your emails
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you important updates about the App
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Data Storage and Security
Your expense data is stored locally on your device and encrypted to ensure maximum security. We do not store your email content on our servers. All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard security protocols.
While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, subject to confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Disconnect your email account at any time
- Opt-out of certain communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the App or at the contact information provided below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@smartexpense.com
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
- Address: 123 Tech Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States