1. Introduction

Welcome to Flatmate Expense Tracker. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our shared expense management service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Organization details and member information
• Expense records, receipts, and payment data
• Availability and participation information
• Usage data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and manage expense tracking and settlements
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. This includes:

• Encryption of sensitive data using AES-256-CBC
• Secure password hashing with bcrypt
• JWT-based authentication
• Regular security audits and updates

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent or at your direction
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality)

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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