Introduction

Welcome to CommonPot ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using CommonPot, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Blu Mint Digital ("Developer") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

User Profile: Your display name, which you set within the app for identification purposes
Project Data: Names of expense-sharing projects you create (e.g., "Trip to Sydney")
Participant Information: Names of people you add to projects for expense splitting
Expense Records: Expense titles, amounts, dates, and how costs are split among participants
Preferences: Your chosen currency, theme settings, and app preferences

How Your Data is Stored

Local Storage Only: All your expense data, projects, and personal information are stored locally on your device. We do not upload your financial data to external servers.

Your data is stored using:

Android DataStore: For app preferences and settings
Local Database: For projects, expenses, and participant information

Information We Do NOT Collect

CommonPot does not collect:

Bank account or credit card information
Location data
Contact lists or phone numbers
Device identifiers for tracking purposes
Usage analytics or behavioral data
Advertising identifiers

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Your data remains on your device unless you choose to:

Manually export or share expense summaries
Back up your device through your device's backup system (e.g., Google Backup)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

Data is stored in your device's secure app storage area
The app follows Android security best practices
No network transmission of sensitive financial data

However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use device-level security features such as screen locks and encryption.

Data Retention and Deletion

Your data is retained on your device until you:

Delete individual projects or expenses within the app
Clear the app's data through your device settings
Uninstall the application

Uninstalling CommonPot will permanently delete all locally stored data.

Children's Privacy

CommonPot is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

CommonPot may use the following third-party services:

Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates. Google's privacy policy applies to their services.

We do not integrate third-party analytics, advertising networks, or social media tracking.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: View all your data within the app
Modify: Edit your profile, projects, and expenses at any time
Delete: Remove any or all of your data from the app
Portability: Your data stays on your device and under your control

Changes to This Privacy 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.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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

Blu Mint Digital
Email: hello@blumint.com.au
Website: blumint.com.au