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Privacy Policy

At SplitWisely, your financial privacy is our highest priority. This policy describes exactly how we collect, use, and protect your personal information — written in plain, honest language.

calendar_todayEffective: October 24, 2023
updateLast Updated: January 15, 2024
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We Never Sell Data

Your information is never sold to advertisers or third parties.

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256-bit Encryption

Bank-level AES encryption protects all your financial data.

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GDPR & CCPA Ready

Full compliance with global privacy regulations.

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Introduction

At SplitWisely, your financial intimacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our shared expense tracking platform.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application. We may update this policy periodically, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

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Data We Collect

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Account Information

  • Full name and display name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Profile photo
  • Password (hashed)
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Financial Data

  • Expense amounts & descriptions
  • Group and split records
  • Payment history
  • Currency preferences
  • Linked account metadata
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Usage Data

  • App interactions & feature usage
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Search queries
  • Error logs
  • Feature preferences
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Device Information

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system version
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Unique device identifiers
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How We Use Your Data

  • group

    To facilitate expense splitting and group settlements between you and your contacts.

  • notifications

    To send notifications regarding group activity, debt reminders, and settlement confirmations.

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    To provide data visualizations and spending insights for better financial management.

  • security

    To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent activities and security breaches.

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    To personalize your experience and improve our features based on your usage patterns.

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    To respond to your comments, questions, and customer support requests.

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Data Sharing Policies

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SplitWisely does not sell your personal data to any third parties, advertisers, or data brokers — ever.

We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

With Group Members

Your name and profile photo are visible to members of groups you join. Expense details are shared only with relevant group participants.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted vendors (cloud hosting, analytics, customer support) who access data only to perform services on our behalf, under strict data processing agreements.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SplitWisely, our users, or the public.

Business Transfers

If SplitWisely is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred, and we will provide notice before your data is subject to a different privacy policy.

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Data Security

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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AES-256 Encryption

All data encrypted at rest and in transit.

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OAuth 2.0

Secure authentication without storing credentials.

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SOC 2 Type II

Annually audited security controls.

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Bug Bounty Program

Rewarding researchers who find vulnerabilities.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

Data TypeRetention PeriodReason
Account DataDuration of account + 30 daysAccount management
Expense Records7 years post-transactionLegal compliance
Usage Logs90 daysSecurity & analytics
Support Tickets2 yearsQuality assurance
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Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

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Right to Access & Portability

Request a copy of all your data in a machine-readable format at any time through your Settings > Privacy.

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Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data, subject to legal record-keeping obligations.

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Right to Rectification

Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data through your profile management settings.

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Right to Restrict Processing

Request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

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Right to Object

Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.

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Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Essential Cookies

Required for core functionality — cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our platform.

Preferences Cookies

Remember your settings and personalization choices.

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Questions or Concerns?

Our Data Protection Officer is ready to assist you with any privacy-related queries.

SplitWisely Inc., Data Protection Office · 1234 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103