Privacy Policy for Cash Cat Expense Tracker

Effective Date: February 3, 2026
Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Introduction

Cash Cat Expense Tracker ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Google account ID (used for authentication)

2. Financial Data

To provide expense tracking functionality, we store:

• Transaction records (amount, date, category, description)
• Budget goals and savings targets
• Custom categories you create
• Pocket (shared expense group) information
• Currency preferences

3. Camera Access

We request camera permission for the following purposes:

• QR Code Scanning: To scan other users' QR codes for adding members to shared pockets
• Receipt Photos: To attach receipt images to your transactions (optional)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the expense tracking service
• Sync your data across your devices
• Enable shared expense tracking with other users
• Display your profile information
• Send you important service notifications
• Improve app functionality and user experience

Data Storage and Security

Firebase Services

Your data is stored using Google Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication: Securely manages your account
• Cloud Firestore: Stores your financial data with encryption
• Firebase Storage: Stores receipt photos (if you choose to upload them)

Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Firebase security rules restrict access to your data
• Only you can access your personal financial information
• Shared pocket data is only accessible to pocket members

Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing:

• Shared Pockets: When you create or join a shared pocket, other members can see transactions within that pocket
• QR Code Connections: When you scan another user's QR code, you can add them to your shared pockets

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: View all your stored information within the app
• Delete Your Data: Use the "Reset All Data" feature in Settings to delete all your information
• Revoke Permissions: Disable camera access anytime through your device settings
• Delete Your Account: Contact us to permanently delete your account

Camera Permission Details

What We Do:

• ✅ Use camera only when you tap the QR scanner or receipt photo button
• ✅ Process QR codes instantly without storing images
• ✅ Allow you to optionally attach receipt photos to transactions

What We DON'T Do:

• ❌ Access your camera without your explicit action
• ❌ Store or transmit QR code images
• ❌ Access your photo gallery without permission
• ❌ Use camera data for advertising or analytics

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For authentication (Google Privacy Policy)
• Firebase: For data storage and authentication (Firebase Privacy Policy)

Data Retention

• Your data is retained as long as your account is active
• When you delete your account or use "Reset All Data", all information is permanently deleted
• Deleted data cannot be recovered

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 in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Contact Us

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

Email: yannainghtinkyaw.business@gmail.com
Developer: Summoner Studio

Your Consent

By using Cash Cat Expense Tracker, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.