Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TaxSnap AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, password, gender, phone number, city, state, and country
• Expense Data: Expense amounts, categories, descriptions, dates, receipt photos, and tax-deductible status
• Financial Information: Purchase history and subscription information (processed securely through Apple App Store/Google Play)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Usage data (app features used, interaction patterns)
• Log data (IP address, access times, dates)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our expense tracking services
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Send you notifications and tax season reminders
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Provide AI-powered tax advice and category suggestions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms (bcrypt)
• Receipt images are stored securely on our servers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our app (e.g., cloud storage, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our app. AdMob may collect information about your device and usage to provide personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

5.2 AI Services

We use Google Gemini AI to provide intelligent expense categorization and tax advice. Expense data may be sent to Google's AI services for processing.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Data Portability: Export your expense data (PDF, Excel, CSV)
• Opt-Out: Disable notifications or opt out of personalized ads

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 13. 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.

9. 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. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: supports@taxsnapai.com
Website: https://oturkazan.com/taxsnap/api

13. Consent

By using TaxSnap AI, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.