Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 9th, 2025

At EB App LLC, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use EB.app.

1. Our Privacy Commitment

We believe in:

  • Minimal data collection - We only collect what's necessary
  • Your control - You own and control your budget data
  • No tracking - We don't use analytics or advertising
  • Transparency - We're clear about our practices

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect only:

  • Email address - For account creation and communication

That's it. We don't collect your name, phone number, or any other personal details.

Budget Data

  • All budget information you enter (income, expenses, categories, etc.)

This data is yours and only used to provide our budgeting service.

3. Information Collected by Third Parties

Firebase (Google LLC)

We use Firebase to operate our service. Firebase automatically collects:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser and device information
  • Authentication data
  • Application identifiers and technical metadata
  • Usage logs

This information is automatically collected by Google LLC to provide hosting and application services.

For more information about Firebase data practices: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4. How We Use Your Information

Your Email

We use your email to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Send essential account security emails (email verification, password resets, email change confirmations)
  • Send security alerts
  • Notify you of Terms or Privacy Policy updates
  • Send optional service updates (new features, maintenance notices)

Your Budget Data

  • Display and calculate your budgets
  • Generate reports and forecasts
  • Enable data export
  • Provide customer support (only when you request it)

We NEVER:

  • Sell or share your data
  • Use your data for advertising
  • Access your budget data without your explicit request
  • Share data between users

5. Data Storage and Security

Where We Store Data

  • All data is stored in the United States using Google Firebase
  • We use Firebase Auth, Firestore, and Hosting services

Device Storage

Important: Your budget data (income, expenses, transactions) is never stored on your device for enhanced security.

  • Budget data: Never stored on your device - only in secure cloud storage
  • When app closes: All budget data is removed from device memory
  • Enhanced security: If your device is lost or compromised, your budget data remains safe
  • Privacy by design: Financial information never persists on your device
  • Cloud-first architecture: Data exists only in memory while you're using the app

How We Protect Data

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Encryption at rest for all stored data
  • Two-factor authentication available
  • Regular security updates
  • Secure session management

Data Retention

  • Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
  • Inactive accounts: Automatically deleted after 1 year of inactivity
  • Deleted accounts: Budget data automatically deleted within 24 hours
  • Support records: May be retained longer for legal compliance

6. Your Rights and Controls

Access Your Data

You can:

  • View all your data in the app
  • Export your data as JSON or CSV anytime

Update Your Data

  • Modify your budget data anytime in the app
  • Update your email in account settings

Delete Your Data

  • Delete specific budget entries in the app
  • Delete your entire account through settings or by emailing us
  • Complete deletion occurs within 24 hours

Communication Preferences

  • Opt out of non-essential emails in account settings
  • Control push notifications in mobile app settings
  • Essential security and account emails (verification, password resets) are automatically sent by Firebase and cannot be disabled

7. Local Device Storage

Important: Your budget data (income, expenses, transactions) is never stored on your device.

We only store on your device:

  • App preferences (theme, menu settings, column layouts)
  • Authentication tokens for login sessions
  • Technical cookies for app functionality

All budget data exists only in secure cloud storage and temporarily in device memory while the app is running.

We don't use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

8. Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for hosting, authentication, and data storage. Firebase automatically sends essential account emails (verification, password resets) on our behalf. Firebase may collect technical information as described in their privacy policy. We've configured Firebase to minimize data collection.

App Stores

If you use our mobile apps, Apple or Google may collect information according to their privacy policies. We don't receive this data.

Payment Processing

All payments are handled by Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We don't process or store payment information.

9. Children's Privacy

EB.app is not intended for children under 18. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If we discover a child has created an account, we'll delete it immediately.

10. Geographic Availability and International Users

EB.app is currently available to users accessing the service from within the United States while we complete legal and regulatory compliance review for additional regions. We plan to expand internationally in the future.

All data is stored in the United States. By using EB.app, you consent to data transfer to and storage in the United States. We apply the same privacy protections to all users regardless of location.

CCPA Rights (California Users)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
  • Opt-out of data sales (we never sell data)

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us by email or by mail:

Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting EB.app with your personal budgeting.

This policy is designed to comply with CCPA and other applicable US privacy regulations. For specific questions about how these laws apply to you, please contact us.