Privacy Policy for Apartment Bill Manager

Overview

Apartment Bill Manager is a bill calculation app that helps you manage apartment expenses. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing essential app functionality and displaying advertisements to support the free app.

Information We Collect

Local Data (Stored Only on Your Device)

• Apartment configuration (floor numbers, flat types, lift percentages)
• Bill calculation history (amounts, dates, descriptions)
• User preferences and settings
• Ad frequency controls to limit advertising exposure
• UPI payment configuration details (stored locally only)
• Import/export preferences and data backup files

Data Collected and Shared with Third-Party Services

Advertising Data (AdMob)

• Advertising ID: Collected and shared for personalized ads
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, screen resolution
• App Usage Data: Which screens you visit, interaction patterns
• Location Data: Approximate location (country/region level) for targeted advertising
• Data Processing: Not processed ephemerally - stored for advertising analytics
• User Control: Data collection is required and cannot be disabled

Analytics and Diagnostics (Firebase)

• Crash Logs: Collected and shared when app crashes occur for debugging
• Performance Data: App load times, feature usage statistics
• Diagnostics Data: Error logs, app stability metrics
• User Properties: Anonymized usage patterns and preferences
• Screen Navigation: Which app screens are accessed most frequently
• Data Processing: Not processed ephemerally - retained for analysis
• User Control: Data collection is required and cannot be disabled

Device and Technical Data

• App version and installation details
• Device manufacturer and model information
• Operating system version and language settings
• Network connectivity status
• Time zone and regional settings

How We Use Information

Local Data Usage

All locally stored data is used to:

• Calculate apartment bill distributions
• Display bill calculation history
• Maintain your apartment configuration settings
• Share calculation results via your chosen apps
• Control advertisement frequency
• Backup and restore your data during app updates

Third-Party Data Usage

• AdMob: Displays relevant advertisements, measures ad performance, and provides usage analytics
• Firebase Analytics: Improves app stability, monitors performance, and tracks feature usage
• Firebase Crashlytics: Identifies and resolves app crashes and stability issues

Data Retention and Deletion

Local Data

• Retention: Stored permanently on your device until you delete it
• Your Control: Delete individual records, clear all data, or uninstall the app
• App Uninstall: Completely removes all local data permanently
• Data Export: You can export your data before deletion

Third-Party Data Retention

• Google AdMob:
  • Advertising data retained for up to 26 months
  • Some aggregated data may be retained longer for fraud prevention
• Firebase Analytics:
  • User properties and events retained for up to 26 months
  • Audience data may be retained for up to 50 months
• Firebase Crashlytics:
  • Crash reports retained for up to 90 days
  • Aggregated crash statistics retained longer for analysis

Data Deletion Requests

• Local Data: Delete anytime through app settings or by uninstalling
• Google Services Data:
  • Reset your Advertising ID in device settings
  • Contact us to request deletion from Firebase services
  • Data deletion requests processed within 30 days
• Automatic Deletion: Google services automatically delete data after retention periods

Your Privacy Rights and Controls

Data Access and Portability

• View Your Data: All local data visible within the app
• Export Data: Export apartment configurations and bill history
• Data Format: Export in JSON format for portability

Local Data Control

• View all calculation data within the app
• Delete individual bill records
• Clear all local data at once
• Export data before deletion
• Uninstall app to remove all local data permanently

Third-Party Service Controls

• Advertising Controls:
  • Reset Advertising ID: Android Settings → Privacy → Ads → Reset advertising ID
  • Opt out of Personalized Ads: Android Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • Limit Ad Tracking: Available in device privacy settings
• Analytics Opt-Out:
  • Firebase Analytics cannot be disabled individually
  • App uninstall stops all data collection
  • Contact us for data deletion requests

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Required Data Sharing

• Google AdMob: Advertising ID, device info, and usage data for ad serving
• Google Firebase: Analytics, crash logs, and diagnostics data
• Purpose: App functionality, advertising, and performance monitoring

Data Not Shared

• Local Data: Apartment configurations and bill calculations never leave your device
• Personal Information: We don't collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• Financial Data: Actual bill amounts and apartment details stay local

Additional Disclosures

• No Sale of Data: We never sell your personal information
• Legal Requirements: Data may be disclosed if required by law or court order
• Business Transfer: In case of company acquisition, policies would continue to apply

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or data deletion requests:

• Email: help.dev.am@gmail.com
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 business days
• Data Deletion: Include "Data Deletion Request" in subject line