Overview
This Privacy Policy explains what information Meentu collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency.
Information we collect
- Account information. Your name, email address, and mobile number when you register or complete onboarding.
- Financial data. Expense and income entries, amounts, categories, notes, and dates that you add to the app.
- Group and sharing data. When you join or create a shared wallet, the names and roles of group members and the shared expense records.
- Bill split contacts. When you split a bill and invite someone who is not yet a Meentu user, you provide their name and mobile number so we can create their share and send an invite link. We use these details only to manage that split.
- Device identifiers. A push notification token used to send you group and payment alerts. It is refreshed periodically and tied to your device.
- Bank alert notifications (optional). If you enable notification import, the app reads bank transaction alerts on your device to suggest expense entries. This is processed locally and is not sent to our servers.
- Voice input (optional). If you use voice entry, your spoken words are converted to text on your device by your operating system's speech service. Meentu does not record or store audio.
- Usage and crash data. Basic performance and error data to help us fix bugs and improve the app.
Why we collect each item
- Mobile number. To verify your identity through a one time password, to link you to shared wallets, and to let trusted people invite you to split a bill.
- Email address. To sign you in, recover your account, and send important service notices.
- Your name. To display who you are to other members inside a shared wallet or bill split.
- Financial entries. This is the core purpose of the app: tracking your money, generating reports, and syncing across your devices on paid plans.
- Push notification token. To deliver group expense alerts, payment reminders, and subscription updates to your device.
- Contacts you enter when splitting a bill. To create each person's share and send them an invite. We do not read your device address book.
- We only collect what a feature needs. If you do not use a feature, we do not collect the data tied to it.
How we use your information
- To provide core features: storing your transactions, syncing data across devices on Pair and Circle plans, enabling shared wallets, and delivering push notifications.
- To personalise your experience by applying your language, currency, and theme preferences.
- To send you alerts such as group expense notifications, payment reminders, and subscription updates.
- To improve the app by analysing crash reports and usage patterns. No personally identifiable financial data is included in analytics.
- We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Third party services
- Firebase (Google LLC). We use Firebase for authentication, cloud database, push notifications, and mobile number verification. Your synced data is stored in Firebase data centres. Google's privacy policy applies at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Sign In. Authentication is handled by Google. We receive only your name, email, and profile photo.
- Firebase Phone Authentication. When you verify your mobile number, Google sends the one time password and performs anti abuse checks. Your number is processed by Google for this verification.
- RevenueCat and Google Play Billing. Paid subscriptions are processed through RevenueCat and the Google Play billing system. Your payment card details are handled by the store and are never seen or stored by Meentu.
- No advertising networks or data brokers receive your data.
Data storage and security
- Your data is stored locally on your device in an encrypted database. For Pair and Circle plan users, data is also stored in Firebase Firestore, which encrypts data at rest and in transit.
- Access to your cloud data is protected by Firebase Authentication. Other users can only see shared group data that you have explicitly joined.
- We use industry standard security practices but cannot guarantee absolute security of any data transmitted over the internet.
Data retention
- Your data is retained as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal profile and cloud synced data are removed from our servers within 30 days.
- Local data stored on your device is removed when you uninstall the app or use the delete account option in Settings. See our Account deletion page for details.
Your rights and choices
- Access and edit. You can view and edit your profile, expenses, and categories at any time within the app.
- Delete data. You can delete individual entries, leave shared groups, or delete your entire account via Profile, then Account, then Delete Account. For full steps and how to request deletion, see our Account deletion page.
- Disable optional features. Notification import and voice entry can be turned off in Settings at any time.
- Withdraw consent. You may revoke permissions such as notification access and microphone through your device settings.
- Data portability. You can export your expense data as a CSV or PDF from the Reports screen.
- To request a copy of your data or for any data related concern, contact us at support@meentu.com.
Children's privacy
Meentu is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at support@meentu.com.