Privacy Policy

 Last updated: March 27, 2026

Splitless ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Splitless mobile application (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

By using Splitless, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. 📥 Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name (via Google Sign-In)
  • Email address
  • Profile picture
  • User ID (Firebase UID)

This data is used to create and manage your account.

1.2 Financial & App Usage Data

When using the app, we collect:

  • Expense details (amount, payer, participants)
  • Group data (members, balances, transactions)
  • Settlement history
  • Activity logs (actions like adding expenses, joining groups)

This data is essential for app functionality.

1.3 Device & Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device type and OS version
  • App version
  • Crash logs
  • Performance data
  • IP address (approximate location)

Collected via Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics.

1.4 User-Generated Content

  • Uploaded receipt images (stored in Firebase Storage)
  • Group names, notes, and descriptions

2. 🔐 Authentication

We use Google Sign-In for authentication.

When you sign in:

  • We receive your basic profile info from Google
  • We do NOT access your Google password
  • Authentication is securely handled via Firebase Authentication

3. 📊 How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide core app functionality (expense splitting, balances)
  • Sync data across devices in real-time
  • Send notifications (e.g., new expenses, settlements)
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Detect bugs and prevent fraud
  • Provide customer support
  • Manage subscriptions and premium access

4. 📢 Advertising (AdMob)

We use Google AdMob to display ads.

AdMob may collect:

  • Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
  • IP address
  • App interaction data

AdMob may use this data to show:

  • Personalized ads (if consent is given)
  • Non-personalized ads (based on context)

👉 Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

5. 💳 In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

We offer premium features via Google Play Billing.

  • Payments are processed securely by Google
  • We do NOT store your card or payment details
  • We receive purchase status (active, expired, refunded)

We use this data to:

  • Enable/disable premium features
  • Prevent misuse or fraud

6. ☁️ Firebase Services We Use

We use the following Firebase services:

  • Firebase Authentication → login system
  • Cloud Firestore → database
  • Firebase Storage → image uploads
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) → notifications
  • Firebase Analytics → usage insights
  • Firebase Crashlytics → crash reporting

Google may process data under its privacy policy:
👉 https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. 🔄 Data Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal data.

We may share data only with:

Service Providers

  • Google Firebase
  • Google AdMob
  • Google Play Services

Legal Requirements

If required by law, regulation, or legal request

8. 🔐 Data Security

We implement strong security measures:

  • Secure Firebase authentication
  • Firestore security rules (access control per group)
  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Controlled backend logic via Cloud Functions

However, no system is 100% secure.

9. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Data Visibility

  • Your data is visible only to members of your groups
  • Users cannot access data from groups they are not part of
  • Profile data is limited and controlled

10. 🗑️ Data Retention

We retain data as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Needed to provide services

Data Deletion

You can request deletion by contacting us.

Deleting your account may remove:

  • Groups
  • Expenses
  • Balances
  • Uploaded images

11. 👶 Children’s Privacy

Splitless is NOT intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. 🌍 International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers outside your country via Google infrastructure.

By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

13. ⚙️ Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent (ads personalization)

To exercise rights, contact us.

14. 🔔 Notifications

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send:

  • Expense updates
  • Payment alerts
  • Group activity

You can disable notifications in device settings.

15. 🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy.

Changes will be reflected with a new "Last updated" date.

16. 📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions:

📩 Email: bharatappsinfotech@gmail.com