Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Slipzy! We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Slipzy mobile application ("App").

Slipzy is a receipt scanning application that helps you convert physical receipts into searchable PDF documents for business expense tracking. Our mission is simple: "Slips into Slipzy - so easy!" - eliminating lost receipts through local, secure processing.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

App Analytics Data:
We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our app. This includes:

• App usage patterns (which features are used most)
• Session duration and frequency
• Device information (model, operating system version, screen size)
• General location (country/region level only)
• App performance metrics

Crash and Error Reports:
We use Firebase Crashlytics to improve app stability:

• Crash logs and error reports
• Device state at time of crashes
• App version and configuration details

Information You Provide

Receipt Images:

• Receipt photos you capture are processed and stored locally on your device
• We do not upload receipt images to our servers
• All receipt processing happens on your device

Optional Sharing:
When you choose to share receipts through third-party services:

• Google Drive: We facilitate secure connection to your Google account (you control access)
• WhatsApp: We prepare files for sharing through your WhatsApp application

How We Use Your Information

We use the minimal data we collect for these purposes:

App Improvement:

• Understanding which features are most valuable to users
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Optimizing app performance across different devices

Analytics and Insights:

• Measuring user engagement to improve user experience
• Understanding usage patterns to prioritize feature development
• Tracking app stability and performance metrics

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following services that may collect data:

Firebase (Google):

• Analytics data is processed by Google Firebase
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• Data is used solely for app analytics and crash reporting

Optional Integrations:

• Google Drive: When you choose to backup receipts, you authenticate directly with Google
• WhatsApp: When you share receipts, files are prepared for your WhatsApp app
• We do not store or access data from these services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Data Security and Storage

Local Storage:

• All receipt images and PDFs are stored locally on your device
• Files are stored in the app's private directory using Android's scoped storage
• No receipt content is transmitted to external servers

Security Measures:

• Data transmitted to Firebase is encrypted in transit
• We implement industry-standard security practices
• Regular security reviews of our data handling practices

Data Retention:

• Analytics data is retained according to Firebase's default retention periods
• Receipt files remain on your device until you delete them
• You can clear all app data through your device settings

Your Rights and Choices

Control Over Data:

• You can disable analytics by turning off usage analytics in your device settings
• You can delete all app data through your device's application settings
• You control whether to use optional sharing features

No Account Required:

• Slipzy works without creating an account
• No personal profile or login credentials stored
• No centralized user database

Opt-Out Options:

• Disable app analytics through device settings
• Uninstall the app to stop all data collection
• Contact us to request information about data collected

Children's Privacy

Slipzy is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

International Users

Our services are provided from India. By using Slipzy, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in India, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.

For EU Users:
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access data we hold about you
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@slipzy.co.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will provide notice through the app or other means
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: