Privacy Policy - Tip Calculator

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Policy Information

Last Updated: 20 May 2026

Effective Date: 20 May 2026

App Name: Tip Calculator - Split & Tip

🔒 Introduction

Welcome to Tip Calculator - Split & Tip ("App," "we," "us," "our," or "the Company"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a transparent understanding of how your data is handled. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

📊 What Information Do We Collect?

Our app is designed with privacy-first principles. We collect minimal information and operate primarily offline.

❌ Information We DO NOT Collect

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, or any personally identifiable information
Location Data: Your GPS location, address, or location history
Contacts: Your contacts list, address book, or social connections
Photos/Media: Your photos, videos, or media files
Device Identifiers: Device IDs, IMEI, or unique device identifiers
Usage Analytics: App usage patterns or analytics data sent to external servers
Browsing History: Your web browsing or internet history
Financial Information: Credit card numbers, bank details, or financial credentials

📱 Local Data (Stored On Your Device Only)

The following information is stored only on your local device and never transmitted to external servers:

Calculation History: Bill amounts, tip percentages, tax rates, tip amounts, totals, and per-person costs
User Preferences: Selected currency, dark mode settings, language preference
App Settings: Theme preferences, display options, and personal configurations

🔐 Important: This data is stored in secure local storage on your device and never transmitted to any external server or third party.

🎯 How Do We Use Your Information?

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Local Calculations

Your data is used only for displaying results and maintaining your history

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Personalization

Settings are customized to your preferences for the best experience

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No Sharing

Your data is never shared with third parties or advertisers

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No Transmission

No data is sent to external servers without your permission

⏱️ How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

Calculation History: Stored locally on your device indefinitely until you manually delete it
User Preferences: Stored locally until you change settings or uninstall the app
Automatic Deletion: All data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the App
No Cloud Backup: We do not maintain cloud backups of your data

✨ Key Privacy Features

📵 Offline Functionality

Tip Calculator - Split & Tip works completely offline:

✓ No internet connection required to use the app
✓ All calculations performed locally on your device
✓ No data transmitted over the internet
✓ Works in airplane mode without limitations
✓ No data loss if you don't have internet access

🎨 No Advertisements

Our app is completely ad-free:

✓ No advertisements displayed
✓ No third-party ad networks integrated
✓ No ad tracking or cookies
✓ No sponsored content
✓ Clean, uninterrupted user experience

🔒 Data Security

We implement multiple security measures to protect your information:

Local Storage Encryption: Data is stored in encrypted local storage on your device
No Network Transmission: Data cannot be intercepted in transit
App Permissions: The app only requests necessary permissions
Regular Updates: Security patches are released regularly
No Third-Party Libraries: We minimize external dependencies

🚫 Third-Party Services

Tip Calculator - Split & Tip does NOT integrate with the following services:

❌ Google Analytics or analytics platforms
❌ Advertising networks (Google AdMob, Facebook Ads, etc.)
❌ Crash reporting services
❌ Cloud synchronization services
❌ Social media SDKs or integrations
❌ Tracking pixels or cookies

⚖️ Legal Compliance

Tip Calculator - Split & Tip complies with applicable privacy laws and regulations:

Google Play Store Policy: All requirements for user data protection
GDPR (EU): General Data Protection Regulation requirements
CCPA (USA): California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
COPPA (USA): Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
Regional Laws: Applicable data protection laws in your jurisdiction

✅ Our Privacy Promises

Tip Calculator - Split & Tip makes the following guarantees to you:

Privacy Promise	Status
No personal information collection	✓ Guaranteed
Data stored only on your device	✓ Guaranteed
No data transmission without permission	✓ Guaranteed
No advertisements	✓ Guaranteed
No tracking or analytics	✓ Guaranteed
Works completely offline	✓ Guaranteed
Completely free to use	✓ Guaranteed

👤 Your Control & Responsibilities

You maintain complete control of your data:

Delete Data Anytime: Delete individual calculations or clear all history
Uninstall Anytime: All data is removed when you uninstall the app
Device Security: Protect your device with a strong PIN or password
Share Carefully: Only share calculations with people you trust
Update Regularly: Keep the app updated for security patches

📝 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time:

✓ We will notify you of any material changes via app update notifications
✓ Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
✓ We encourage you to review this policy periodically
✓ The "Last Updated" date indicates when it was last modified

📞 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Contact Information

App Name: Tip Calculator - Split & Tip

Email: support@tipcalculator.com

Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 15 business days

Download: Google Play Store

If you have any concerns about our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to reach out. We take your privacy seriously.