Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FinSeas ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• User-Generated Content: Transaction categories, budget names, and notes you create in the app.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: App features used, session duration, interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings.

2.3 Google OAuth Data

We use Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication. When you sign in with Google, we access:

• Your Google account email address
• Your Google account name
• Your Google profile picture
• No other Google API scopes beyond basic profile and email

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Authentication: To verify your identity and provide secure access to your account.
• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our app functionality.
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and support messages.
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our app and improve user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Google: For authentication purposes through Google OAuth.
• Service Providers: Cloud hosting providers, analytics services, and other third-party services that help us operate our app.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

Third-Party Services We Use

• Google OAuth 2.0 (Authentication)
• Firebase (if applicable – update to match your stack)

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure storage of data on encrypted servers
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you services
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Withdrawal: Revoke access to your Google account data at any time
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@arkin-dev.com.

Revoking Google OAuth Access

You can revoke our app's access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account Permissions page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@arkin-dev.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Compliance with Google API Services User Data Policy

Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We:

• Only request access to the data necessary for our app functionality
• Do not use Google user data for serving advertisements
• Do not allow humans to read Google user data unless we have your explicit consent, it's necessary for security purposes, or required to comply with applicable law

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email)
• Displaying a prominent notice in the app

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@arkin-dev.com
• App Name: FinSeas

For Google OAuth-related privacy concerns, you may also contact Google at https://support.google.com/.