Privacy Policy for Bill Book

Effective Date: October 2023
Developer: Saketh Technologies
Contact: [email protected]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bill Book. We are highly committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and business data is handled securely. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Android application.

2. Information We Collect

To provide you with seamless billing and record management services, we collect the following information:

Authentication Data: Your phone number is required to create an account and log in securely via OTP.
User-Entered Content: Billing data, customer names, customer phone numbers, and transaction records that you actively input into the app.
Device Information: Basic device details required to optimize app performance and ensure compatibility.
Diagnostics: Anonymous crash reports and app usage data to help us identify and fix technical issues.

3. How We Use Data

We use the collected information strictly for the following operational purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the features of the Bill Book app.
To securely authenticate your identity and prevent unauthorized access.
To allow you to accurately manage your business records, bills, and customers.
To analyze app performance and improve the overall user experience.

4. OTP Authentication Policy

We use mobile phone numbers exclusively for secure account access via One-Time Password (OTP) authentication. Your phone number acts as your unique identifier. We do not use your phone number for marketing, telemarketing, or promotional spam, and we never share it with third-party advertisers.

5. Data Storage and Security

The security of your business records is our top priority. Your data is securely synchronized and stored using enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure (Firebase). We implement strict security measures, including data encryption in transit and at rest, to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction of your information.

6. Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third-party infrastructure providers to ensure the app operates securely and efficiently:

Firebase Authentication: Utilized for secure phone number OTP verification.
Firebase Firestore / Realtime Database: Utilized for secure cloud storage and real-time syncing of your billing data.
Google Play Services: Required for core Android operating system functionality and app diagnostics.

7. No Ads Statement

The Bill Book app is 100% Ad-Free. We do not display any third-party advertisements within the application. Furthermore, we never sell, rent, or trade your data or your customers' data to advertisers, data brokers, or any external organizations.

8. User Rights

You retain full ownership and control over the business data you input into the app. You have the right to:

Access, edit, or delete any of your billing records and customer data directly within the app at any time.
Request a summary or copy of the data associated with your account.
Request the complete and permanent deletion of your account.

9. Data Deletion Request Process

If you wish to terminate your account and permanently erase all associated data (including your phone number, bills, and customer records) from our active servers, please send a data deletion request to [email protected]. We will process your complete deletion request within 7 business days.

10. Children's Privacy

Bill Book is designed for adults, businesses, shop owners, and individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

11. Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our operational practices or regulatory requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the Effective Date at the top of this document.