Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to AccountBook. This Privacy Policy explains how Sagar and Radhika (collectively referred to as "SaRa," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AccountBook mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our App, including:

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and account creation timestamp through Firebase Authentication.
User Preferences: We collect and store your preferences such as dark mode settings and biometric authentication preferences using AsyncStorage and Firebase.

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you use our App:

Device Information: Information about your mobile device including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including account and transaction statistics.
Log Data: Information that your browser or device automatically sends whenever you use our App.

User-Generated Content

The App allows you to create and store the following content:

Account information (names, balances, categories)
Transaction records (amounts, dates, descriptions, categories)

This content is stored in Firebase and is associated with your user account.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our App
Create and manage your account
Process and store your financial transactions and accounts
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
Enable biometric authentication if you choose to use this feature
Monitor usage of our App for improvement and development
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase, a service provided by Google, to store and process your data. Your information is stored according to Firebase's security protocols. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

If you enable biometric authentication, your biometric data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers. Only a record of your preference to use biometric authentication is stored.

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

Firebase: For authentication, data storage, and analytics
Google Sign-In: For account authentication
React Native Biometrics: For biometric authentication functionality

These third-party services may collect information sent by your device as part of their functionality. Their use of your information is governed by their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access the personal information we have about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information
The right to restrict or object to processing of your information
The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

App Permissions

Our App requires the following permissions to function properly:

Internet: Required to connect to our servers and third-party services
Storage: Required to store data locally on your device
Biometric Hardware: Required if you choose to use biometric authentication

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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take necessary actions.

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 and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: sagarradhika96@gmail.com

Privacy Policy for AccountBook App