Kotipalli built the Cost-Share app as a free application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information to provide and improve the Cost-Share service:
- Account Information: Your name, email address, and profile photo when you create an account (via email/password or Apple Sign-In).
- Expense & Group Data: Expenses you log, amounts, descriptions, groups you create or join, and balances between you and other users.
- Camera & Photos: If you use the receipt scanning feature, we temporarily access your camera or photo library to process the receipt image. Images are processed to extract expense data and are not permanently stored.
- Device Identifiers: A push notification token to send you alerts (e.g., when a friend adds an expense or settles up). This is used solely for delivering notifications.
- Usage Data: Basic analytics such as app version, device type, and crash reports to help us fix bugs. This data is anonymized and never linked to your identity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information exclusively to operate the Cost-Share service:
- To create and manage your account
- To enable expense splitting, group management, and balance tracking
- To send you push notifications about expense activity relevant to you
- To allow other users you invite to find you by name within the app
- To diagnose and fix bugs and crashes
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Cost-Share:
- Supabase — Cloud database and authentication provider. Your account data and expense records are stored securely in Supabase's infrastructure. Supabase Privacy Policy.
- Apple Sign-In — If you choose to sign in with Apple, Apple authenticates you and may share a pseudonymous identifier with us. Apple Privacy Policy.
- Expo / Expo Notifications — We use Expo's push notification infrastructure to deliver in-app alerts. Expo Privacy Policy.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and expense data within 30 days. Some anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for operational purposes.
5. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & Correction: You can update your name and profile photo at any time from the app settings.
- Delete Account: You may request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at costshare125@gmail.com.
- Push Notifications: You can disable push notifications at any time via your device's system settings.
- Camera Access: Camera permissions can be revoked at any time in your device settings, disabling the receipt scanning feature.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Your data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored with appropriate security controls via Supabase. Passwords are never stored in plaintext. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Cost-Share is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Kotipalli
Email: costshare125@gmail.com