Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Costpot (the "App", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our iOS application. By downloading or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve the App for you:
- Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and an encrypted password or third-party authentication identifier.
- User content: Information you voluntarily provide within the App, including expenses, group names, notes, and photos you upload.
- Device information: We automatically collect certain information about the device you use to access the App, such as the device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage data: We collect information about how the App is accessed and used, such as the features you interact with, the time and date of your use, and crash reports.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features.
- Authenticate users and secure your account.
- Synchronize your data across devices.
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support requests.
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the App.
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With other users: Content you share within a group (such as expenses and notes) is visible to other members of that group.
- Service providers: We share information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and crash reporting.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time from within the App's settings or by contacting us.
5. Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the information we hold about you, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address below.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
9. Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@costpot.app.