Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
Spend Sync is an AI-powered expense tracker developed by Flower Industries. This privacy policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you use the app.
This policy is written in simple language for easy understanding.
Table of Contents
Information Collected
Account Information
Your name, email address, and profile photo when you sign in with Google, Apple, or email.
Expense Data
The expenses you add are stored only on your device in an encrypted local database (SQLite). Your financial data is never copied or uploaded to external servers.
AI Usage
When you use AI features, your prompts are sent to the chosen AI service (OpenAI, Google Gemini, or your own server). These prompts are not stored or logged on external servers.
Payment Information
Purchases of token credits or premium features are processed securely by Google Play. Credit card or payment details are not stored by the app.
Advertising Information
If you view rewarded ads, Google AdMob may collect anonymous device identifiers for showing ads.
How Your Data is Used
• Account login and management
• Tracking token credits and purchases
• Providing AI-powered expense tracking features
• Showing rewarded ads for earning free token credits
• Sending important updates or notifications
Your personal information is never sold to anyone.
Where Your Data is Stored
On Your Device
All your expense records stay on your phone in a secure, encrypted database.
Cloud Storage
Only your account info (name, email, profile photo, token balance) is stored in Firebase Firestore (may use MongoDB Atlas in the future).
AI Prompts
Sent directly to the AI provider you choose (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, or your own API key/server). These are not logged or stored by the app.
Data Security Measures
• Encrypted communication between your device and servers
• Secure JWT-based authentication
• Strict access controls on databases
• Option to connect your own API keys or servers for complete privacy
Data Sharing
Trusted Third Parties Only
Data is only shared with necessary service providers:
• Firebase (sign-in and account information storage)
• AdMob (ad display)
• OpenAI / Google Gemini (AI prompt processing if you choose cloud AI)
• Google / Apple (login and account authentication)
Your personal information is never sold or traded.
Your Rights
Delete Your Account
Request deletion from within the app or by emailing privacy-queries@spendsync.in. Account information will be permanently deleted within 30 days.
Export Your Data
You can export and import your expense data directly from the app at any time.
Correct Your Data
You can update your account details in the app whenever needed.
Legal Compliance
GDPR (Europe)
You can request to access, update, or delete your personal data.
CCPA (California)
You can ask what personal information is collected and request deletion.
Contact Information
For questions or requests related to your data:
• Email: privacy-queries@spendsync.in
• Website: https://spendsync.in
Your Privacy Matters
This app is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about data practices. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.