Privacy Policy for FinTrack

Introduction

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

Information We Collect

Personal Financial Data

• Transaction Information: Income and expense records you manually enter
• Account Information: Account names and balances you create
• Categories: Transaction categories and custom labels
• Notes: Optional transaction descriptions and notes

Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• App Usage: Features used, session duration, crash reports
• Performance Data: App performance metrics for optimization

Advertising Data (via Google AdMob)

• Advertising ID: For personalized ad serving
• Ad Interaction Data: Ad views, clicks, and engagement
• Device Information: For ad targeting and fraud prevention

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Financial Management: Process and display your financial data
• Synchronization: Sync data across your devices (when enabled)
• Analytics: Generate financial insights and reports
• Backup: Secure backup of your financial data

App Improvement

• Performance Optimization: Improve app speed and reliability
• Feature Development: Develop new features based on usage patterns
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues

Advertising

• Ad Serving: Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
• Ad Personalization: Show ads based on your interests (when consented)
• Revenue Generation: Support free app availability

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Device Storage: Primary data storage on your device
• Encryption: Financial data encrypted using industry-standard methods
• Access Control: Data accessible only through the app

Cloud Storage (Optional)

• Secure Transmission: Data encrypted during transmission
• Server Security: Stored on secure, encrypted servers
• Access Logs: Monitored access to prevent unauthorized use

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

• Purpose: Advertisement serving and revenue generation
• Data Shared: Advertising ID, device information, ad interaction data
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Opt-out: Available through device settings

Firebase (Google)

• Purpose: App analytics, crash reporting, cloud storage
• Data Shared: App usage data, crash reports, user preferences
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Control

• View Data: Access all your data within the app
• Export Data: Export your financial data in CSV format
• Delete Data: Remove specific transactions or all data
• Account Deletion: Request complete account and data deletion

Advertising Choices

• Ad Personalization: Opt-out through device settings
• Advertising ID Reset: Reset your advertising ID anytime
• Limited Ad Tracking: Enable through device privacy settings

Data Retention

Financial Data

• Retention Period: Stored until you delete it or request deletion
• Backup Retention: Cloud backups retained for 30 days after deletion
• Inactive Accounts: Data deleted after 2 years of inactivity

Technical Data

• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for 2 years
• Crash Reports: Individual reports deleted after 90 days
• Ad Data: Managed by Google AdMob per their retention policies

Children's Privacy

FinTrack is not intended for children under 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.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• In-App Notification: Alert within the app
• Email Notification: If you've provided an email address
• App Store Updates: Updated policy in app store listing

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• GDPR: European General Data Protection Regulation
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• Google Play Policies: Google Play Developer Policy

Consent

By using FinTrack, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.