Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to SlipSplit, a restaurant receipt scanner that splits costs between diners using AI, developed by DarkMatter DevWorks. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the application includes:

• Photos of Receipts: When you use SlipSplit's scanning feature, photos of your restaurant receipts are captured and sent to our AI service for processing. These images are processed in real time and are not stored permanently on our servers.
• Receipt Items and Amounts: The text, line items, and amounts extracted from your receipts are stored locally on your device and may be synced if you are signed in to your account. This data is used to calculate and split costs between diners.
• User Account Information: If you choose to sign in via Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture as provided by Google.
• Device Information: We automatically collect certain device information, including your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and crash data for the purpose of improving app stability and performance.
• Advertising Identifiers: We collect your device's advertising identifier to serve personalized advertisements through our advertising partners.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the application to:

• Scan and parse restaurant receipts using AI to extract line items and amounts.
• Calculate and split costs between diners based on scanned receipt data.
• Create and manage your account.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.
• Diagnose and fix technology problems and crashes.
• Deliver targeted advertising and promotional content.
• Respond to customer service requests and support needs.
• Notify you of updates to the application.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services in our application. Each service may collect and process data as described below:

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Photos of receipts are processed in real time by our AI service and are not stored permanently on our servers.
• Receipt items and amounts are stored locally on your device and, if you are signed in, may be synced to your account until you choose to delete them.
• Analytics and crash reporting data is retained in accordance with Firebase's data retention policies.
• Account information is retained as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at darkmatterdevworks@gmail.com.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale (CCPA): We do not sell your personal information. However, if this changes in the future, California residents will have the right to opt out.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at darkmatterdevworks@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the application after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: