ArthaSync

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Finance Manager

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Brand Name: ArthaSync (“we,” “our,” or “us”)

Application: Finance Manager (Android Application)

At ArthaSync, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how our Finance Manager Android application (“App”) handles your data, aligning with global privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Google Play Developer Policies.

By installing or using our App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Core Privacy Commitment: Local-First Storage

We believe your financial life is strictly personal.

  • Local Device Storage: Your primary financial data—including bank accounts, cash entries, credit card details, loan structures, and savings information—is stored locally on your device using a secure database. We do not have access to, nor do we store, your private ledger entries on our servers.

  • Exception for Shared Features: If you use the “Shared Events” or “Group Trip” features, specific transaction data related to that event is uploaded to our secure Firebase Realtime Database. This is necessary solely to sync expenses and collections between you and your invited members.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to deliver, secure, and improve our services:

  • User-Provided Financial Information (Local): Data related to loan tracking, EMI schedules, and transaction logs. This remains exclusively on your device.

  • SMS & Notification Data (Local Processing): Our App can optionally identify financial transactions from your bank SMS or notifications to automate entries. This processing happens locally on your device. We do not read private messages, nor do we upload your SMS content to our servers.

  • App Event & Diagnostic Data (Cloud): Non-financial metadata collected via Google Firebase to analyze app stability, crash reports, and usage patterns.

  • Biometric Data: For the App Lock feature, we use system-level Biometric APIs. We do not store or have access to your fingerprint or facial data; we only receive an authentication signal from your Android OS.

3. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We utilize trusted third-party services that adhere to strict data protection standards:

  • Google AdMob: We use AdMob to display advertisements. In the European Union (EU) and UK, we request your explicit consent before showing personalized ads. AdMob may use device identifiers (like the advertising ID) to serve relevant content.

  • Google Firebase: Used for real-time data synchronization (for shared events), analytics, and crash reporting.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR (For EU & Global Users)

Users worldwide, especially those in the European Economic Area (EEA), hold specific data rights:

  • Right to Access & Portability: You can view and export your financial data into Excel/PDF formats directly from the App.

  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can delete your entire local database by clearing App Data or uninstalling the App. For shared cloud events, you can use the “Delete Account & Data” feature inside the App settings to wipe your records from our servers.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your Ad consent or revoke notification/SMS permissions at any time through the App settings.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard data transmitted to cloud services. Since your core records are stored locally, your security is also protected by your device’s built-in features (Biometrics, Screen Lock, and OS-level sandboxing). We strongly advise using a secure passcode on your physical device.

6. Data Deletion Requests

Google and ArthaSync ensure that you have full control over your cloud data. To request the deletion of any data stored in our Firebase cloud (such as shared event history or support logs):

  • Email Us: Send a request to support@arthasync.com or feedback@arthasync.com.

  • In-App Action: Use the “Delete Account” button in the Account section to instantly wipe your cloud profile.

  • Timeline: Valid requests will be processed within 30 days.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out: