Privacy Policy for BillBuddies

Effective Date: April 18, 2026

1. Information We Access

• Camera: Used only when the user takes a photo of a receipt for expense splitting.
• Gallery / Photos: Used only when the user selects an existing image of a receipt from their device for processing.
• Device Identifiers: We use OneSignal and Firebase identifiers to deliver push notification reminders for bills and settlements.

2. How We Use This Information

• Receipt Scanning: Images are processed locally on your device to extract expense details. No photos or camera data are stored or transmitted to our servers.
• Data Storage: All expense history, group data, and bill details are stored locally on your device.
• Notification Sync: To provide automated reminders, the app syncs non-sensitive settlement totals and due dates to a secure Firebase database associated with your anonymous OneSignal ID.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

To provide specific features, we use the following trusted partners:

• Google AdMob: To display ads to free-tier users.
• OneSignal: To deliver bill and settlement reminders.
• Google Play Billing: To securely process "BillBuddies Plus" subscriptions.
• Firebase: To synchronize notification triggers across your devices. These partners may collect anonymous identifiers as per their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing & Retention

• We do not sell your data.
• We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Data persists on your device as long as the app is installed. You can delete all local data by clearing the app cache or uninstalling the app.

5. Your Control

• Users can revoke Camera or Gallery permissions at any time in device settings.
• Users can opt-out of push notifications or ads by upgrading to the Plus tier.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at: k2026support@gmail.com