Privacy Policy for Easy Split

Effective Date:

At Easy Split, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

1. Account Information:
   • Google Account Login: If you sign in using Google, we collect your name, email address, and associated authentication details.
   • Email Authentication: If you sign in via email, we collect your email address and create an account for you.
2. Mobile Number:
   • When you create a group, we require your mobile number to assign you as the group admin.
3. Contacts:
   • With your permission, we access your contact list to allow you to select and invite group members.
4. Media:
   • We request access to your device’s camera or gallery to allow you to upload group images and your profile picture.
5. Group and Expense Data:
   • Information about groups, members, and expenses added within the app is stored securely.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Authenticate and secure user accounts.
• Facilitate the creation and management of groups and expenses.
• Enable group administration using contact details.
• Enhance group personalization with image uploads.
• Improve the overall functionality of the app.

3. Permissions We Request

• Contacts: To select members from your contact list.
• Camera and Gallery: To allow group image uploads.

You can manage these permissions anytime through your device’s settings.

4. Data Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time:

• Navigate to the Account tab in the app and select Delete Account.
• When you delete your account:
  • All your personal data, including login credentials, mobile number, and contact access history, will be permanently erased.
  • You will also be removed from all the groups you created or you were added by others.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

• If required by law or legal processes.
• For analytics and service improvement, but only with anonymized data.
• To display advertisements within the app using Google AdMob. Advertisers do not receive personally identifiable information directly from us, but AdMob may collect non-personal data for ad delivery and personalization as outlined in their Privacy Policy.

6. Your Rights

• Access: View the data you have shared with us.
• Update: Edit your account information via the app.
• Delete: Delete your account as described above.
• Revoke Permissions: Manage app permissions through your device settings.

7. Security

We prioritize the security of your data and implement industry-standard measures to protect it from unauthorized access or misuse.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be available within the app and at the provided URL. Please review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: easysplitter1@gmail.com

10. Ads and Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to display ads within the app. These services may collect non-personal data, such as your device type and interaction with the ads, to provide relevant content. You can manage your ad preferences and permissions through your device settings.

You can manage your ad preferences and permissions, including opting out of personalized ads, through your device settings or directly with Google by visiting the Google Ad Settings.