TL;DR: TravelBudget is privacy-first. All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, sell, or share your personal information. Period.
1. Introduction
TravelBudget ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our travel budget tracking application.
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Contact: support@travelbudget.app
2. Data We DON'T Collect
TravelBudget is designed with privacy at its core. We do NOT collect:
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Location data or travel history
- Financial account details or bank information
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
3. Data Stored Locally on Your Device
All your data is stored exclusively on your device using secure local storage:
Budget Information
- Trip budgets and currency preferences
- Expense entries and categories
- Custom tags and notes
Settings & Preferences
- Currency conversion preferences
- App theme and display settings
- Premium purchase status (via RevenueCat)
Storage Method: AsyncStorage (React Native) with device-level encryption provided by iOS.
4. Third-Party Services
TravelBudget uses minimal third-party services, all privacy-focused:
RevenueCat (In-App Purchases)
- Purpose: Managing premium subscriptions and purchases
- Data Processed: Anonymous purchase receipts from Apple
- Privacy Policy: revenuecat.com/privacy
- Your Rights: RevenueCat does not store personal information tied to your identity
Exchange Rate API (Currency Conversion)
- Purpose: Fetching real-time currency exchange rates
- Data Sent: Currency codes only (EUR, USD, JPY, etc.)
- No Personal Data: Requests are anonymous and not linked to you
Apple App Store
- Purpose: App distribution and updates
- Data Processed: Managed by Apple's privacy policy
- Learn More: apple.com/legal/privacy
5. Data Security
Your data is protected through:
- Device Encryption: iOS encrypts all app data at rest
- No Cloud Sync: Data never leaves your device (offline-first design)
- No Servers: We don't operate servers that could be breached
- Secure Deletion: Deleting the app permanently removes all data
⚠️ Important: Because all data is stored locally, uninstalling TravelBudget will permanently delete your budgets and expenses. We recommend using the built-in export feature to back up your data before deleting the app.
6. Children's Privacy
TravelBudget is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has used the app, please contact us.
7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Since we don't collect personal data, most data protection regulations don't apply. However:
- Right to Access: All your data is visible in the app
- Right to Delete: Delete expenses or uninstall the app to remove all data
- Right to Export: Use the in-app export feature (PDF/CSV)
- Right to Portability: Export your data in standard formats
8. International Transfers
Your data is not transferred internationally because it stays on your device. Currency conversion API requests are made directly from your device to the API provider.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted in the app and on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Premium Features & Payments
TravelBudget offers optional premium features via one-time purchase (€2.99). Payments are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not handle or store payment information.
Premium Features Include:
- Unlimited budgets (vs. 2 in free version)
- Unlimited exports (vs. 1/week in free version)
- Advanced expense categorization