Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use WalleTrip, you may provide us with:

• Travel Expense Data: Information about your trips, expenses, receipts, amounts, dates, locations, and categories
• Photos: Receipt images you choose to upload for scanning and expense tracking
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication information
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple's App Store (we do not store your payment details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use WalleTrip:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns
• Location Data: Only when you choose to auto-fill trip location (you can disable this in Settings)
• Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data to help us improve app stability

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the WalleTrip service
• Process and track your travel expenses
• Scan and extract information from receipt images using OCR technology
• Sync your data across your devices (if you enable cloud sync)
• Convert currencies and provide real-time exchange rates
• Generate expense reports and summaries
• Improve our app's features and user experience
• Provide customer support
• Send important updates about the app (you can opt out of non-essential communications)
• Detect and prevent fraud or technical issues

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

• Local Storage: By default, all your expense data is stored locally on your device
• Cloud Storage: If you enable cloud sync, your data is encrypted and stored on secure Apple iCloud servers
• Receipt Images: Stored on your device and optionally in iCloud (if enabled)

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-end encryption for all synced data
• Secure HTTPS connections for all network communications
• Regular security audits and updates
• No storage of credit card or banking information
• Optional biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

• Apple iCloud: For cloud sync (only if you enable this feature)
• RevenueCat: For processing in-app purchases (minimal transaction data only)
• Analytics Services: Anonymous usage statistics to improve the app

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal requests from authorities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
• Compliance with court orders or legal processes

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

5.1 Access and Control

• Access: View all your expense data within the app
• Edit: Modify or correct any expense information
• Delete: Remove individual expenses or entire trips
• Export: Download your data in CSV, Excel, or PDF format

5.2 Privacy Settings

• Location Services: Enable or disable location access in iOS Settings
• Photo Access: Control camera and photo library permissions
• Cloud Sync: Turn on or off data syncing at any time
• Notifications: Manage notification preferences

5.3 Data Deletion

You can delete your data at any time:

• Delete individual expenses or trips within the app
• Delete your entire account and all associated data from Settings
• Contact us at jaccoperetz@gmail.com for assistance with data deletion

6. Children's Privacy

WalleTrip is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or service providers. By using WalleTrip, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you with our services
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

WalleTrip does not use cookies in the traditional web sense. However, we may use:

• Analytics SDKs: To understand how users interact with the app (anonymous data only)
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues
• Device Identifiers: To provide consistent service across app sessions

You can opt out of analytics tracking in the app's Settings.

10. Third-Party Services

WalleTrip integrates with the following third-party services:

• Apple App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
• Apple iCloud: For optional cloud sync (governed by Apple's privacy policy)
• RevenueCat: For purchase management

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify you through the app or via email if the changes are significant
• Your continued use of WalleTrip after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

15. Your Consent

By using WalleTrip, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.