Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

My Expenses is designed with privacy in mind. We collect and store the following information locally on your device:

• Expense Records: Amount, date, category, payment method, and optional notes you enter
• Categories: Custom expense categories you create
• Payment Methods: Payment methods you add (e.g., Cash, Credit Card)
• App Preferences: Theme settings (light/dark mode) and other app preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

The following information may be collected automatically:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and app version (for app functionality and crash reporting)
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app (for improving user experience)

1.3 Data Storage

All your expense data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database. We do not transmit, sync, or store any of your personal financial data on external servers. Your data remains completely private and under your control.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide expense tracking, categorization, and reporting features
• Widget Support: To display expense information in Android home screen widgets
• Quick Settings Tile: To enable quick expense addition from Android quick settings
• App Shortcuts: To provide quick access to expense features
• Data Export: To allow you to export your expense data in CSV format
• App Improvement: To understand how the app is used and improve user experience

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google AdMob

This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data according to Google's Privacy Policy. This may include:

• Device identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID)
• Location data (approximate location based on IP address)
• App usage data
• Demographic information

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit:

• Google Privacy Policy
• AdMob Privacy Information

3.2 Google Play Services

This app uses Google Play Services for core Android functionality. Google Play Services may collect certain information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal expense data to third parties. Your financial information remains private and is never shared with advertisers or other third parties, except as required by law or as described in this policy regarding AdMob.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• Local Storage: All data is stored locally on your device using SQLite, a secure database system
• No Cloud Sync: Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly export it
• No Account Required: We don't require you to create an account, reducing the risk of data breaches
• Device Security: Your data is protected by your device's built-in security measures

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all your expense data within the app at any time
• Export: You can export your data in CSV format using the app's export feature
• Delete: You can delete individual expenses, categories, or payment methods at any time
• Complete Deletion: You can delete all your data by uninstalling the app
• Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's ad settings

6. Children's Privacy

My Expenses is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

7. Data Retention

Your expense data is retained on your device until you:

• Manually delete individual records
• Uninstall the app (which removes all local data)
• Clear the app's data through your device settings

We do not retain any copies of your data after app uninstallation.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Informing you through the app if significant changes are made

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Permissions

My Expenses may request the following permissions:

• Internet Access: Required for displaying advertisements through Google AdMob
• Network State: Required to check internet connectivity for ad loading
• Storage (Optional): Required if you want to export your data to external storage

All permissions are used solely for the stated purposes and are not used to collect additional personal information beyond what is necessary for app functionality.

10. International Users

If you are using My Expenses from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred across international boundaries. However, since all data is stored locally on your device, no international data transfer occurs unless you explicitly export your data.

11. Contact Us

12. Consent

By using My Expenses, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.

This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all versions of the My Expenses application.