Spend Smart

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Spend Smart: Powered by AI ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Spend Smart: Powered by AI (the "App"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data and how we treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect certain information from you to deliver and improve the app's features. This includes:

A. Personal Information (Optional)

We may ask you to voluntarily provide:

First Name and Last Name – used to personalize your experience.
Email Address (Optional) – used for optional support, password recovery, or communication.

B. Device Permissions

To function properly, the app may request access to:

1. Camera

Used to scan bills, receipts, and invoices.
Images captured are used to extract expense/income data.
We do not store or share camera images unless explicitly saved by you.

2. Photo Library (Gallery)

Allows you to upload existing images of receipts or bills.
These are only processed for text recognition and are not stored without your consent.

C. Usage Data

We may collect limited, anonymous analytics data such as:

Crash reports
Frequency of feature use
Device type and OS version

This helps us improve the app and ensure a smooth user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Scan and extract details from bills and receipts using AI.
Categorize and display your income and expenses.
Provide customer support, if requested.
Improve app performance and user experience.
Maintain app functionality and data integrity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
We implement security best practices to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
If cloud storage or backup is used in the future, it will be fully encrypted and clearly communicated.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide app features or comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your stored data at any time.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal information with:

Advertisers
Data brokers
Third-party analytics companies

The only time your data might be shared is:

If required by law (e.g., court order)
To investigate potential security breaches or fraud
With your explicit consent (e.g., if you export data to another service)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access the information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw any consent provided

You can manage data access via app permissions on your device or by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any major changes via the app or our website. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, you may contact us at:

Email:support@spendsmartapp.com

Company: Exypnos Technest Inc