Privacy Policy for Smart Receipt Scanner for YNAB

Last Updated: 8/31/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to 
Smart Receipt Scanner for YNAB, a receipt scanner application that integrates with YNAB (You Need A Budget) to help users manage their finances more effectively. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application. By using our application, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our application:

Personal Information: Information you provide when registering for the app, such as your name, email address, and contact details.
Receipt Data: Information from receipts you upload, including vendor name, date of purchase, items purchased, and total amount spent.
YNAB Integration Data: Information obtained through the YNAB API, such as budget categories, account balances, and transaction details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide and maintain the receipt scanning service.
Sync receipt data with your YNAB account.
Improve the functionality and user experience of the application.
Communicate with you about updates, new features, and other relevant information.

4. YNAB API Data Handling

When using the YNAB API, we adhere strictly to YNAB's API Terms of Service:

Access Tokens: We securely store access tokens obtained from YNAB using OAuth. These tokens are never shared with third parties.
Data Security: All YNAB-related data is handled securely, and we do not request, handle, or store any financial account credentials beyond the access tokens provided by YNAB.
No Unauthorized Sharing: Data obtained through the YNAB API will not be knowingly passed to any third-party without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information:

Encryption: Data transmission between our app and YNAB is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols.
Secure Storage: All sensitive data, including access tokens, is stored securely and is accessible only by authorized personnel.
Access Control: We limit access to your personal information to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information to process it for us.

6. Third-Party Services

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. We may, however, use third-party services for analytics, but these services do not have access to your YNAB data or any personal financial information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and update your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
Contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the application or by other means. Your continued use of the application after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at tavakoliali96 (at) gmail  (dot) com

10. Acknowledgment
By using Smart Receipt Scanner for YNAB you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.