Privacy Policy for Bill Splitter Pro
Last Updated: November 2025
Introduction
Bill Splitter Pro ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Compliance Note: This privacy policy complies with Google Play's Data Safety requirements and current Firebase Analytics policies.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information that can identify you personally, such as name, email address, phone number, or payment information.
Local Data Storage
The app stores the following information locally on your device:
- Group names and descriptions
- Participant names (as entered by you)
- Expense details (amounts, descriptions, dates)
- Balance calculations
- App preferences and settings
This data is stored only on your device using local storage and is not transmitted to our servers or third parties.
Analytics and Crash Reporting
Google Analytics for Firebase: We use Google Analytics for Firebase to collect anonymous usage data to improve our app experience. This includes:
- App engagement metrics (session duration, feature usage)
- Performance data and crash reports
- Device information (type, model, OS version) for compatibility
- Approximate location (country-level) based on IP address
- Installation source and first open data
Data Anonymization: All analytics data is collected in anonymized form. We do not collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email, etc.)
- Specific bill amounts or financial transaction details
- Exact GPS location or precise location data
- Contact information from your device
- Names of participants or groups you create in the app
Firebase Crashlytics: We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor app stability and fix crashes. Crash reports may include:
- Device state information at time of crash
- Stack traces and error logs
- App version and installation ID
Automatically Collected Information
Through our analytics services, we automatically collect anonymous information such as:
- Device type, model, and manufacturer
- Operating system version and language settings
- App version number and installation source
- Crash reports and performance metrics
- Interaction events with app features
How We Use Your Information
The information you enter in the app is used solely for:
- Calculating expense splits and balances
- Displaying your groups and expense history
- Providing the core bill splitting functionality
- Maintaining your data locally on your device
- Remembering your app preferences and settings
Analytics and crash data is used to:
- Improve app performance and stability
- Identify and fix technical issues and crashes
- Understand user behavior and feature usage patterns
- Make data-driven decisions for future updates
- Ensure compatibility across different devices
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Services
We use the following Google services:
- Google Analytics for Firebase: For app analytics and usage statistics
- Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and stability monitoring
These services process anonymous data as described in their respective privacy policies. Data shared with these services is limited to anonymous usage statistics and does not include your personal bill data.
Data Sharing Limitations
We do not:
- Sell, rent, or trade your data to advertisers or third parties
- Use your data for targeted advertising or marketing campaigns
- Share your personal bill data, group information, or expense details with anyone
- Combine analytics data with personally identifiable information
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- Your bill data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers
- Analytics data is anonymized before processing
- We use secure connections for any data transmission
- Regular security reviews of our data practices
Data Retention
Your Local Bill Data: Remains on your device until:
- You manually delete it through the app
- You uninstall the application
- You clear the app's data from your device settings
- You perform a factory reset on your device
Analytics Data: Retained according to Google's data retention policies:
- Standard analytics data: Up to 14 months
- Crash reports: Until the issue is resolved and verified
- You can request data deletion by contacting us
Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your data:
- Local Data: Complete control to add, modify, or delete your bill data within the app
- App Usage: You can stop using the app at any time
- Data Export: You can export your data from within the app
For Analytics Data:
- Reset your advertising identifier through your device settings
- Opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings
- Contact us to request deletion of analytics data associated with your device
International Data Transfers
Analytics data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. Google maintains servers globally and implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
Children's Privacy
Our app does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Providing in-app notification for significant changes
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
By using our application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.