Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to SplitPot. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

SplitPot is a game tracking application that helps you manage buy-ins, settlements, and player statistics for friendly games.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture from your Google account.
Game Data: Information you enter about card games (Poker, Rummy, etc.), including:
- Player names and contacts
- Buy-in amounts and timestamps
- Cash-out amounts
- Game dates and durations
- Settlement calculations
Profile Pictures: If you choose to add profile pictures for players, we store these images.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version.
Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, and app performance data (collected via Firebase Analytics).
Authentication Data: Tokens and credentials for maintaining your login session.

2.3 Guest Mode

If you use the app in Guest Mode (without signing in), your data is stored locally on your device and in our database with a generic identifier. Guest data may be periodically cleaned up to manage storage costs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide App Functionality: Store and sync your game data, calculate settlements, and display statistics.
Authenticate Your Account: Verify your identity and maintain your login session.
Sync Across Devices: Allow you to access your data from multiple devices when signed in.
Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs.
Communication: Send you app updates or respond to your inquiries (only if you contact us).

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

4.1 Firebase (Google)

Firebase Authentication: Manages user sign-in and authentication.
Cloud Firestore: Stores your game data, player information, and app content.
Firebase Storage: Stores profile pictures and images.
Firebase Analytics: Collects app usage and performance data.

Firebase Privacy Policy

4.2 Google Sign-In

When you sign in with Google, Google's privacy policy applies to the authentication process. We receive only basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) that you authorize.

Google Privacy Policy

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where We Store Data

Cloud Storage: Your data is stored in Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) data centers.
Local Storage: A copy of your data is cached locally on your device for offline access.

5.2 Security Measures

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
Firebase security rules restrict data access to authenticated users only.
Your data is isolated using user-specific identifiers.
We do not store payment information (the app does not process real money).

Note: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you share game standings with others via the app's sharing features.
Service Providers: With Firebase/Google for hosting, authentication, and analytics as described above.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred (you would be notified).

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

View Your Data: All your game data is accessible within the app.
Edit Your Data: You can modify or delete games, players, and transactions at any time.
Export Your Data: Use the share feature to export game summaries.

7.2 Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

Open the app and go to your Profile
Tap "Delete Account" or contact us at the email below
All your data will be permanently deleted from our servers within 30 days

7.3 Guest Mode Data

If you use Guest Mode, you can clear all local data by uninstalling the app. Guest data on our servers may be deleted during periodic cleanups.

7.4 Opt-Out of Analytics

To limit analytics collection, you can:

Use the app in Guest Mode
Adjust your device's privacy settings to limit ad tracking
Contact us to request analytics opt-out

8. Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our service providers (Google/Firebase) operate. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting a notice in the app
Sending you an email (if you have provided one)

Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information, so opt-out is not applicable.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities.

Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent and our legitimate interest in providing the app's functionality.

13. Cookies and Tracking

The mobile app does not use cookies. However, the web viewer for live game sharing may use browser storage (localStorage) to remember viewing preferences. This data is stored locally in your browser and not transmitted to us.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: project44231@gmail.com
App Name: game buy-in tracker
Developer: Dev team

15. Consent

By using this app, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.