Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use SiEx Manager, we may collect the following types of personal information:

Data Type	Purpose	Storage
Email Address	Account creation and authentication via Google Sign-In	Firebase Authentication
Profile Information	Display name and profile picture	Firebase Storage & Local Device
Expense Data	Track and manage your financial expenses	Encrypted Local Database & Cloud Sync
Authentication Tokens	Maintain secure session and sync data	Encrypted Local Storage

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and crash reports via Firebase Analytics
• Log Data: Error logs and diagnostic information to improve app performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: Create and manage your user account
• Authentication: Verify your identity using Google Sign-In
• Data Synchronization: Sync your expense data across multiple devices
• App Functionality: Provide core features such as expense tracking, categorization, and reporting
• Personalization: Remember your preferences (last used category, recent currencies)
• Analytics: Understand app usage patterns to improve user experience
• Push Notifications: Send important updates and reminders (with your permission)
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Encryption

3.2 Data Storage Locations

• Local Device: Encrypted expense data, user preferences, and cached profile information
• Firebase Cloud Services: Authentication data, profile pictures, and synchronized expense data
• Secure Servers: Backend API data stored on secure cloud infrastructure

3.3 Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption protocols (AES-256)
• Secure authentication via Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication tokens
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)

4. Third-Party Services

SiEx Manager integrates with the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Sign-In: For authentication and account creation
• Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication management
• Firebase Analytics: App usage analytics and crash reporting
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notifications
• Firebase Storage: Profile picture storage

Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Other Services

• Cloud Infrastructure: For backend API and data synchronization
• Analytics Tools: To understand app performance and user behavior

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Firebase, cloud hosting) who assist in operating our app
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Access and Control

• Access: View and download your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Export your expense data in a portable format

6.2 Privacy Settings

• Push Notifications: Enable or disable notifications in app settings
• Analytics: Opt-out of analytics tracking (may limit some features)
• Data Sync: Control whether your data syncs across devices

6.3 Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

1. Open the SiEx Manager app
2. Go to Settings → Account Settings
3. Select "Delete Account"
4. Confirm your decision

Alternatively, contact us at the email address provided below. Upon account deletion, all your personal data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

SiEx Manager is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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 immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using SiEx Manager, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers globally.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending a notification through the app or email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of SiEx Manager after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SiEx Manager may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze app usage and performance
• Improve user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit app functionality.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information.

13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal Basis: We process your data based on consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Automated Decision-Making: We do not use automated decision-making or profiling
• Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

14. Contact Us