Privacy Policy for Vaultly
Last updated: July 2, 2026
Introduction
Vaultly ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address (via Google Sign-In or email/password authentication)
- Display name and profile picture (from Google account, if applicable)
Financial Data
- Money balances and transactions you create
- Shopping lists and group data
- Budget categories and settings
Device Information
- Device type and operating system
- App version and crash logs
- Widget configuration data (stored locally)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the app's core functionality
- To sync your data across devices
- To enable group sharing features
- To send notifications you have opted into
- To improve app performance and fix bugs
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase Realtime Database with encryption in transit. Authentication is handled through Firebase Authentication. We do not store your password — authentication is managed by Google or Firebase's secure authentication system.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Firebase (Google) — Authentication, database, and analytics
- Google Sign-In — Account authentication
- Expo — App delivery and updates
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing data collection and use.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
To exercise these rights, you can delete your account within the app or contact us directly.
Children's Privacy
Vaultly is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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 in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Data Deletion
To delete your account and all associated data:
- Open Vaultly
- Go to Settings (profile icon)
- Scroll to the Account section
- Tap "Delete Account"
- Confirm permanent deletion
This will permanently remove all your data from our servers, including:
- User profile and authentication data
- All transactions and financial records
- Shopping lists and group memberships
- App settings and preferences
This action cannot be undone.