Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 20, 2025
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to Spliteroo. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our bill-splitting mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using Spliteroo, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo
- Contact Information: Names and phone numbers of friends and contacts you add to the app
- Transaction Data: Bill details, items, prices, split amounts, payment status
- Group Information: Group names, member lists, group-related transactions
- Communications: Messages you send through our support channels
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Service, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, time spent in the app
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party authentication providers (such as when you sign in with your phone number or email) and payment processors.
2.4 Camera and Photos
With your permission, we access your camera to scan receipts using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. Receipt images are processed to extract text and are not permanently stored on our servers unless you choose to save them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Process and track bill splits and settlements
- Create and manage your account
- Facilitate connections with friends and group members
- Process OCR scans of receipts
- Send notifications about bills, payments, and settlements
- Provide customer support and respond to your requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Process subscription payments and manage your subscription tier
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- Send important updates about our Service (with your consent for marketing communications)
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our Service:
- Convex: Backend database and real-time data synchronization
- Clerk: Authentication and user management
- PostHog: Analytics and product insights
- RevenueCat: Subscription management and payment processing
- OCR Provider: Receipt scanning and text extraction
These providers only have access to information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
4.2 With Other Users
When you create bills and add participants, certain information (your name, amounts owed) is shared with other users involved in those transactions. Group members can see information related to group bills and settlements.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and monitoring
- Secure data storage with trusted cloud providers
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our Service and maintain your account
- Maintain transaction history for your records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Transaction data shared with other users may remain visible to them as part of their transaction history.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@spliteroo.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@spliteroo.com, and we will delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as in-app notifications or email). We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Spliteroo
Email: support@spliteroo.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.