Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Atlas Apps, privacy isn't just a feature—it's a fundamental principle. We believe your data belongs to you, and we've designed our applications with a privacy-first, local-first architecture to ensure you maintain control over your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data You Provide

When you use our apps, you may provide:

• Account Information: Email address (if you choose to create an account for cloud backup)
• App-Specific Data: Information you enter into our apps (e.g., expenses in NutSpend, notes, categories)
• Support Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support

1.2 Data Stored Locally

Our apps use a local-first architecture, which means:

• All your core data is stored locally on your device using encrypted local databases
• Your data remains on your device and works fully offline
• We cannot access this data unless you explicitly choose to use our optional cloud backup feature

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

We collect minimal technical information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version (for compatibility)
• App Analytics: Crash reports, performance metrics (anonymized, can be opted out)
• Usage Statistics: Feature usage patterns (anonymized, local-only by default)

1.4 Data We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

• ❌ Your location data
• ❌ Your contacts or address book
• ❌ Photos or media (unless you explicitly attach them)
• ❌ Advertising identifiers
• ❌ Behavioral tracking data for advertising

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

• Provide Core Functionality: To enable app features you use
• Optional Cloud Sync: To synchronize your data across devices (only if you enable this feature)
• Improve Our Services: To fix bugs, improve performance, and develop new features
• Customer Support: To respond to your questions and support requests
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do NOT:

• ❌ Sell your data to third parties
• ❌ Use your data for advertising
• ❌ Share your data for marketing purposes

3. Cloud Backup (Optional)

Our apps work completely offline by default. Cloud backup is entirely optional:

If You Enable Cloud Backup:

• Your data is encrypted before leaving your device
• Data is stored on secure cloud servers in the European Union
• We use industry-standard encryption for data at rest and in transit
• You can disable cloud backup at any time and delete all cloud data
• Your local data remains on your device even if you disable cloud backup

If You Don't Enable Cloud Backup:

• All your data stays exclusively on your device
• We have no access to your app data
• All features work fully offline

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Service Providers

We use carefully selected third-party services that help us operate our apps:

• Cloud Infrastructure Providers: Secure cloud storage for optional backup (EU-based servers)
• Authentication Services: Secure user authentication (if you create an account)
• AI Services: AI-powered features (receipt scanning, categorization) - data processed anonymously and not used for training

These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

We Do NOT Share Data With:

• ❌ Advertisers or ad networks
• ❌ Data brokers
• ❌ Social media platforms (unless you explicitly share)
• ❌ Analytics companies for behavioral tracking

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, such as:

• In response to valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• To prevent fraud or abuse

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Local Data

• Data stored locally on your device remains there until you delete it
• You can delete all local data by uninstalling the app or using in-app data deletion

Cloud Data (If Enabled)

• Cloud backup data is retained as long as your account is active
• To delete your account and all associated cloud data, please contact our support team at contact.atlasapps@gmail.com
• Once requested, all cloud data is permanently deleted within 30 days
• Backups are automatically purged after account deletion

Analytics Data

• Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 90 days
• Crash reports are retained for up to 180 days for debugging purposes

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

Access and Portability

• ✅ Export all your data in standard formats (JSON, CSV)
• ✅ View all data stored in the app
• ✅ Download your cloud backup data

Control and Deletion

• ✅ Delete specific items or categories of data locally
• ✅ Delete all local data by uninstalling the app
• ✅ Request account and cloud data deletion by contacting contact.atlasapps@gmail.com

Opt-Out Options

• ✅ Disable crash reporting and analytics
• ✅ Disable cloud backup
• ✅ Disable AI features
• ✅ Use the app completely offline

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: Strong encryption for data at rest and in transit
• Local Storage: Encrypted local databases on your device
• Authentication: Secure authentication with multi-factor authentication support
• Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with DDoS protection and intrusion detection
• Code Security: Regular security audits and dependency updates

8. Children's Privacy

Our apps are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our primary infrastructure is located in the European Union. If you are accessing our services from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our apps after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact.atlasapps@gmail.com
• Website: https://swiss-atlas-apps.ch
• Address: Atlas Apps, Switzerland

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.

Summary: Our Privacy Principles