Privacy Policy

At BillExpert, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our invoice and billing management application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Business Information: Business name, address, phone number, and email address
• Client Information: Client names, company details, contact information, and addresses
• Financial Data: Invoice amounts, payment terms, tax information, and currency preferences

1.2 Technical Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and app version
• Usage Data: App usage patterns, features accessed, and performance metrics
• Advertising Data: Anonymous advertising identifiers for ad personalization

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Create and manage invoices and billing documents
• Store and organize client information
• Generate PDF reports and documents
• Provide multi-currency support and exchange rate updates
• Sync data across your devices (when logged in)

2.2 App Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features and performance
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs

2.3 Advertising

• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
• Personalize ad content based on anonymous usage data
• Generate revenue to support free app features

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Data Protection

• Data is encrypted using industry-standard encryption
• Information is stored only on your device
• No sensitive business data is transmitted to our servers
• You maintain full control over your data

3.2 External Services

• Currency Exchange: We use exchangerate-api.com for live currency rates
• Advertising: Google AdMob may collect anonymous advertising data
• Crash Reporting: Anonymous crash reports to improve app stability

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

• Displays advertisements within the app
• Collects anonymous advertising identifiers
• Does not access your business or client data
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Exchange Rate API

• Provides live currency exchange rates
• No personal data is shared with this service
• Only currency codes are transmitted

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell, trade, or share your personal business information with third parties.

5.1 What We Don't Share

• Your business information
• Client contact details
• Invoice amounts or financial data
• Personal identification information

5.2 Limited Sharing

• Legal Requirements: Only if required by law or legal process
• Safety: To protect rights, property, or safety of users
• Anonymous Analytics: Aggregated, non-identifiable usage statistics

6. Children's Privacy

BillExpert is designed for business use and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Controls

7.1 Data Access and Control

• Export Data: Export your invoices and client data as PDF files
• Delete Data: Remove any business or client information at any time
• App Uninstall: All local data is removed when you uninstall the app

7.2 Advertising Controls

• Reset your advertising ID in device settings
• Opt out of personalized ads in Google settings
• Use device-level ad blocking if preferred

8. International Data Transfers

Since your business data is stored locally on your device, there are no international transfers of your sensitive information. Only anonymous analytics and advertising data may be processed by our service providers globally, following applicable privacy laws.

9. Data Retention

• Business Data: Stored locally until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 24 months for app improvement
• Advertising Data: Managed by Google AdMob according to their policies

10. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through app updates or notifications. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

12. Compliance and Certifications

This app complies with:

• Google Play Store policies
• Android privacy requirements
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) principles
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) where applicable