Privacy Policy

Version 1.0 · Effective January 1, 2024

CraftMyMoney is built on a privacy-first foundation. We do not sell your data, show you ads, or earn commissions from financial products. This policy explains what we collect, why, and how you can control it.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Phone number for account verification
  • Email address for account recovery and communications
  • Profile information you choose to provide

Financial Data

  • Transaction details you manually enter or import
  • Budget and category information
  • Account balances and financial goals
  • Spending patterns and preferences

Technical Information

  • Device information (model, operating system)
  • App usage analytics and performance data
  • IP address and location data (if permitted)
  • Session and interaction logs

2. How We Use Your Information

Core Services

  • Provide expense tracking and budget management features
  • Generate insights and recommendations
  • Sync data across your devices
  • Customer support and troubleshooting

Improvements

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive financial data
  • Secure cloud storage with industry-standard protocols
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Multi-factor authentication options

Data Retention

  • Active account data is retained while your account is active
  • Deleted data is permanently removed within 30 days
  • Compliance logs may be retained longer for regulatory requirements

4. Data Sharing

We Do NOT Share

  • Your personal financial data with advertisers
  • Individual transaction details with third parties
  • Account information for marketing purposes

Limited Sharing

  • Aggregated, anonymized analytics for service improvement
  • Legal compliance when required by law
  • Service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

  • View all data we have about you
  • Export your data in standard formats
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Control marketing communications

Data Portability

  • Export transactions, budgets, and categories
  • Transfer data to other financial apps
  • Receive data in CSV or JSON format

6. International Data Transfers

  • Data may be processed in countries outside your residence
  • We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards
  • EU users are protected under GDPR frameworks

7. Children's Privacy

  • Our service is not intended for users under 18
  • We do not knowingly collect data from minors
  • Parent/guardian consent required for users under 18

8. Cookies and Tracking

  • Essential cookies for app functionality
  • Analytics cookies to improve user experience
  • No advertising or tracking cookies
  • You can control cookie preferences in settings

9. Third-Party Services

Integrated Services

  • Cloud storage providers (Google Drive, iCloud)
  • SMS services for OTP verification
  • Analytics platforms for usage insights

Your Control

  • You choose which integrations to enable
  • Disconnect third-party services anytime
  • Review permissions before granting access

10. Regional Compliance

India (DPDP Act)

  • Compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act
  • Data localization where required
  • User consent mechanisms

European Union (GDPR)

  • Lawful basis for processing
  • Data subject rights under GDPR
  • EU representative contact information

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at support@craftmymoney.com

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect service changes. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance. Previous versions are available on request.

Last updated: January 1, 2024