1. Introduction

Welcome to FairShare. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our expense tracking and sharing platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture and display name
• Expense Data: Descriptions, amounts, currencies, categories, and dates of expenses you create
• Group Data: Group names, descriptions, and member information
• Settlement Records: Payment information and notes for settlements between members

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, pages visited, and features used
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and error logs for security and debugging

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our expense tracking service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable collaboration with other users in shared expense groups
• Calculate and display balances and settlements
• Send notifications about group activity and balances
• Improve and optimize our service
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Communicate with you about updates, new features, and support

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Within Groups

When you join an expense group, your name and email are visible to other group members. Expenses you create and your balance information are shared with all members of that group.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/SSL
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure database storage with backups

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your expense data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the support page or email support@fairshare.top.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we remove your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or security purposes. Group expense data may be retained if other group members need access to historical records.

8. Children's Privacy

FairShare is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data 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 and applicable laws.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences (e.g., last used currency)
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: