Privacy Policy for BudgetPilot Website

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how BudgetPilot ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at budgetpilot.net (the "Website"). This policy applies only to our website and does not cover the BudgetPilot mobile application, which has its own separate privacy policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Email address
• Date of subscription

Beta Testing Applications: When you apply to be a beta tester, we may collect:

• Email address
• Device information (Android version, device model)
• Any additional information you provide while communicating with us

Information Collected Automatically

Google Analytics 4: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Website. This service may collect:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General geographic location (country/region level)
• Device information (screen resolution, device type)

Server Logs: Our servers automatically collect:

• IP addresses
• Browser information
• Access times
• Pages requested

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Communications: To send you updates about BudgetPilot app development, release announcements, and related news
• Beta Testing Program: To manage our beta testing program and communicate with selected testers
• Website Analytics: To understand website usage patterns and improve user experience
• Technical Operations: To maintain website security and functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Website. For more information about Google Analytics' privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Firebase

We use Google Firebase Cloud Functions to power our backend services, including newsletter subscriptions and beta testing applications. Firebase may process your data in accordance with Google's privacy policies. For more information, visit: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

We use Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) to send newsletters and other email communications. AWS may process your email address and related data to deliver these communications. AWS complies with applicable data protection laws and maintains appropriate security measures. For more information about AWS privacy practices, visit: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/

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:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (like Google Analytics, Firebase, and AWS SES) who assist us in operating our Website and delivering our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice to users)

Data Retention

• Newsletter Subscriptions: We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Beta Testing Applications: We retain applications for the duration of the beta testing program and for a reasonable period thereafter
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies
• Server Logs: Retained for about 30 days for security and operational purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you at our contact page
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data at our contact page
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data at the link: delete-me
• Unsubscribe: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or at the link: sub-email
• Opt-out: Opt out of Google Analytics tracking as described above

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Currently, our Website does not use cookies directly. However, third-party services like Google Analytics 4 may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Google's servers are located. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of material changes via email (if we have your email address)
• Post the updated policy on our Website

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact page.

• Website: https://budgetpilot.net
• Contact: https://budgetpilot.net/contact