Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hisab Barabar ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Profile picture (optional)

2.2 Financial Information

We collect and store:

  • Expense details (amounts, descriptions, dates)
  • Group information and memberships
  • Transaction history
  • Settlement records

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device information (model, OS version)
  • IP address
  • App usage data
  • Crash reports and diagnostics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process and track expenses
  • Enable group expense sharing
  • Send notifications about expenses and settlements
  • Improve our app and user experience
  • Provide customer support
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

When you join a group, your name, profile picture, and expense information within that group are visible to other group members.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Cloud hosting (MongoDB Atlas)
  • Push notifications (Firebase)
  • Email services
  • Analytics and crash reporting

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

4.4 What We Don't Do

We will NEVER sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Secure authentication with JWT tokens
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and monitoring

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@hisabbarabar.com or use the in-app settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@hisabbarabar.com

Address: Nepal/India