Privacy Policy for Spending Tracker - AI Receipts

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Spending Tracker - AI Receipts. This Privacy Policy explains how I handle information when you use my application. I am committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about my data practices.

Information Collection and Use

Receipt Images and Data

When you take or select a photo for receipt analysis:

Images are processed via Google Gemini AI: Your receipt photos are sent to Google’s Gemini AI service for text extraction and categorization
No permanent image storage by Google: According to Google’s policies, images are processed and not permanently stored on their servers
Local receipt storage: Receipt images are stored locally on your device for your reference
Extracted data storage: Receipt information (vendor, amount, category, date) is stored locally on your device in JSON format

Subscription Information

For users who subscribe to premium features:

RevenueCat handles subscriptions: I use RevenueCat’s SDK for subscription management
Apple handles all payment data: I use Apple’s StoreKit framework for payments
No payment information stored: I do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information
Subscription status only: I only track whether you have an active subscription to provide premium features
Local storage: Subscription status and free scan usage are stored locally on your device

Usage Analytics

No personal analytics: I do not collect personal usage data or analytics beyond what Apple provides
No tracking: I do not track your behavior, location, or device information
No advertising: I do not use advertising networks or collect data for advertising purposes

Third-Party Services

Google Gemini AI

Purpose: Receipt text extraction, data parsing, and automatic categorization
Data sent: Only the receipt images you choose to analyze
Data retention: Google processes images but does not retain them permanently according to their policies
Privacy policy: Google’s privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy

RevenueCat

Purpose: Subscription management and analytics
Data handled: Subscription status and basic usage metrics
Privacy policy: RevenueCat’s privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy

Apple StoreKit

Purpose: In-app purchases and subscription processing
Data handled: Payment processing and subscription management
Privacy policy: Apple’s privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy

Data Storage and Security

Local Device Storage

Receipt data: Vendor names, amounts, categories, and dates stored locally as JSON files
Receipt images: Original receipt photos stored locally on your device
Subscription status: Stored locally to remember your premium access
Free scan tracking: Tracked locally to manage your 3 free scans
App preferences: Basic app settings stored locally on your device
No cloud sync: This information is not synced to any cloud services

Security Measures

Encrypted transmission: All data sent to external services uses HTTPS encryption
Local data protection: iOS automatically encrypts app data when your device is locked
Minimal data collection: I collect only the data necessary for app functionality

Your Rights and Choices

Receipt Data Privacy

Full control: You choose which receipts to scan and analyze
Local storage: All your expense data remains on your device
Data export: You can export your data as CSV (premium feature)
Data deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data

Subscription Management

Apple control: Manage your subscription through your Apple ID settings
Cancel anytime: You can cancel your subscription at any time through Apple
Data retention: Local data remains on your device even after canceling subscription

App Permissions

Camera access: Required only for taking photos of receipts
Photo library access: Required only for selecting existing receipt photos
No other permissions: I do not request access to contacts, location, or other personal data

Children’s Privacy

My app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since receipt data is stored locally and we only process receipt images through Google’s AI service, the app is generally safe for supervised use by children. Parents should supervise children’s use of the camera and photo selection features.

International Users

This app is available worldwide. Receipt image processing is handled by Google’s Gemini AI service, which may process data in various countries according to Google’s privacy policy and data handling practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal reasons. I will notify users of any material changes by:

Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
Providing notice through the app if significant changes are made

Data Retention

Receipt images: Stored locally on device until you delete them or uninstall the app
Receipt data: Stored locally on device until you delete them or uninstall the app
Subscription data: Retained locally on device until app is deleted
No server data: I do not retain any user data on my servers

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my privacy practices, please contact me at:

Email: hello@kaushikrajan.me

Response Time: I aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

Apple App Store Review Guidelines
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Summary

In simple terms:

Your receipt images are processed by Google’s AI for analysis
All your expense data is stored locally on your device
I don’t collect personal information beyond what’s needed for the app to work
Your subscription is managed by Apple
You have full control over your data

Thank you for trusting Spending Tracker - AI Receipts with your expense tracking needs.