privacy policy

Privacy Policy for Budget Bestie

Last updated: February 22, 2024

Welcome to Budget Bestie, developed by Budget Bestie Corp. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data handling practices. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal and non-personal information when you use our app. By accessing and using Budget Bestie, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

The Big Print

Personal Information: We do not collect any personal information unless you provide it to us. We do not share your personal information with anyone except to comply with the law, develop our products, or protect our rights. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect information about your website usage, app usage, device specifics, and interaction metrics, such as pages viewed, features used, device type, operating system, and IP address. We use this information to improve our services and enhance your user experience.

Service Delivery: We use your personal information to deliver requested services and provide customer support.

Data Protection: We prioritize your data's security through encryption and secure data practices.

The Not-So-Big Print

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all users of Budget Bestie, including visitors, registered users, and subscribers. It covers the collection and use of personal and non-personal information through the app, website, and other related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, and financial transaction details, which you provide when creating an account or using our services.

Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect information about your app usage, device specifics, and interaction metrics, such as pages viewed, features used, device type, operating system, and IP address.

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery: To manage your account, deliver requested services, and provide customer support.

Analytics and Improvement: To analyze app usage with PostHog for better functionality and user experience.

Secure Data Storage: Using Firebase for encrypted storage of your financial transactions and personal data.

Subscription Management: Through RevenueCat, for efficient handling of subscription services.

Data Protection

We prioritize your data's security through encryption and secure data practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We utilize third-party services like PostHog, Firebase, and RevenueCat to enhance app functionality. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we ensure they comply with strict data protection standards.

Data Retention

Your personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and for legal compliance. To delete your data, you can do so through the app settings or by contacting us directly. Non-personal data may be kept indefinitely for analytics purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information, with the ability to access, correct, or delete your data through the app settings or by contacting us directly.

Sale or Rental of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your information is used solely for the purposes described in this policy.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. We advise you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at support@budgetbestie.app.

At Budget Bestie, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring a secure, personalized app experience. By using our services, you trust us with your personal and financial information. We commit to maintaining that trust by adhering to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.