Privacy Policy for Budgetum

Last Updated: January 26, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Budgetum. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent user experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data within Budgetum, a personal budgeting tool that stores all financial data locally on your device.

Information We Collect

Data You Provide

• Budget and Financial Information: Any information you enter, such as income, expenses, and budgeting categories, is stored locally on your device. We do not have access to or collect any of this data.

Automatically Collected Data

Budgetum uses the following services to improve app functionality and user experience:

1. Firebase Analytics collects anonymous usage statistics:
   • General device information (e.g., device model, OS version)
   • App usage data (e.g., screens viewed, features used)
   • Language preferences
   • Anonymous interaction events
2. Firebase Crashlytics collects crash reports:
   • Technical information about app crashes
   • Device state at the time of crash
   • Basic device information
3. Google AdMob for advertising:
   • Device advertising identifier
   • General device information
   • IP address
   • App interaction with ads

No personally identifiable information (PII), such as names, email addresses, or financial data, is collected through these services.

How We Use Your Data

Core Functionality

• Budgeting Features: All budget and financial data is stored locally on your device
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues
• Analytics: To improve app functionality by understanding usage patterns
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and maintain a free version of the app

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All financial and budget-related information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted outside your device.

Analytics and Crash Data

Anonymous usage data and crash reports are processed and stored securely by Firebase services. For more information, please see:

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob Privacy Policy

Advertising

Budgetum includes advertising through Google AdMob in its free version. Users can remove ads through a one-time in-app purchase. The advertising experience includes:

• Non-personalized banner advertisements
• No personalized ad targeting
• Ads are shown based on general factors like device type and region, not personal data

We’ve chosen to use only non-personalized ads to better protect user privacy. This means:

• We don’t use device advertising identifiers for ad targeting
• No personal data is shared with advertisers
• Ads are context-based rather than behavior-based

User Rights and Choices

As a Budgetum user, you have several rights and choices:

• Export Data: Create local backup files of your data
• Delete Data: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Ad Preferences: Control personalized advertising through device settings
• Remove Ads: Purchase the ad-free version of the app

Children’s Privacy

Budgetum does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is intended for general use and not specifically designed for children.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the app, and continued use indicates acceptance of updated terms.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Email: danrud.dev@gmail.com

Additional Privacy Details

Backup Feature

• Local Backups: Backup files are stored locally on your device
• Data Control: You maintain full control over backup files

In-App Purchases

• Payment Processing: Handled securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Purchase Data: Standard purchase information is processed by the respective store

Compliance

Budgetum complies with:

• Apple App Store privacy requirements
• Google Play Store privacy requirements
• AdMob policy requirements
• Firebase terms of service