1. Introduction

Welcome to BudgetWise. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Your full name and email address, collected during the account sign-up process.
• Financial Data: Information you provide about your income, expenses, and budget goals, including transaction names, amounts, categories, and dates.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve the BudgetWise service. This includes:

• Personalizing your dashboard and financial summaries.
• Tracking your income, expenses, and budget progress.
• Generating AI-powered suggestions to help you optimize your budget (data is anonymized where possible).
• Authenticating and securing your account.

4. Data Storage and Security

All of your data is securely stored and managed by Google Firebase, a trusted and robust backend service. We rely on Firebase's industry-standard security measures, including data encryption and secure access protocols, to protect your information from unauthorized access.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. Your financial data is processed by our integrated AI service (Genkit) solely for the purpose of providing you with budget suggestions. We have ensured that these services adhere to strict data privacy and confidentiality standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting our support.

7. 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 policy on this page.