Privacy Policy

Tripplit ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our expense-sharing web application.

Key Principles:

• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary to provide our service
• No Account Required: You can use Tripplit without creating an account
• Your Control: You decide what data to share and can delete it anytime
• No Selling: We never sell your personal data to third parties
• Transparency: We're open about what we collect and why

We collect information in three ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third-party services.

Information You Provide

Information Collected Automatically

With Your Consent, We May Collect:

• Browser Information: Browser type and version for compatibility
• Device Information: Operating system and device type
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with features (anonymized)
• Technical Data: IP address, session duration, error logs

Always Collected (No Consent Required):

• Essential Cookies: For app functionality only
• Security Logs: To prevent abuse and maintain service

We use collected information solely to provide and improve Tripplit's expense-sharing service:

Primary Uses

• Service Provision: Calculate splits, store trip data, sync across devices
• Feature Enhancement: Improve user experience and add new functionality
• Technical Support: Respond to help requests and troubleshoot issues
• Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Communication: Send important service updates (only if you provide email)

We have a strict policy on information sharing. Your personal data is never sold or shared for commercial purposes.

When We May Share Information

• With Your Trip Participants: Only expense data you choose to share
• Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for data hosting with strict privacy agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfer: In case of merger or acquisition (with privacy protection guarantees)

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

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to data with multi-factor authentication
• Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates applied promptly
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
• Backup Security: Encrypted backups with restricted access

You have significant control over your privacy on Tripplit:

Your Rights

• Access: View all data we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Delete your trips and associated data anytime
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Consent Withdrawal: Change your mind about data collection anytime
• Objection: Object to processing for specific purposes

How to Exercise Your Rights

• Self-Service: Delete trips directly in the app interface
• Privacy Controls: Change consent preferences in your browser settings
• Email Us: Contact support@tripplit.app for data requests
• Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days

We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide our service:

Tripplit serves users globally. Your data may be processed in countries other than your own:

• Data Location: Primary servers located in the United States
• GDPR Compliance: Full compliance with European privacy regulations
• Adequacy Decisions: We use providers with recognized privacy frameworks
• Standard Contractual Clauses: Legal protections for international transfers
• Your Rights: Same privacy rights regardless of your location

Tripplit is not designed for children under 13 years of age:

• Age Restriction: Service intended for users 13 years and older
• No Intentional Collection: We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Parental Notice: If we discover under-13 usage, we delete the data immediately
• Teen Privacy: Users 13-18 should have parental guidance when using financial apps

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

• Notification Method: Updates posted on this page with revised date
• Significant Changes: Email notification if you've provided contact information
• Continued Use: Using Tripplit after changes means you accept the updated policy
• Version History: Previous versions available upon request