Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. Learn how we protect your information.

Last updated: October 2, 2025
Google Play Compliant

Overview

Shariz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application for splitting bills and managing group expenses.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Account Data: Name, email address, phone number
  • Profile Information: Profile picture, display name, preferences
  • Contacts: Access to contacts (with permission) to find friends using Shariz

Financial Information

  • Bill Data: Restaurant names, bill amounts, itemized expenses
  • Split Calculations: How expenses are divided among participants
  • Payment History: Records of payments made and received

Device Information

  • Device ID: For app analytics and crash reporting
  • App Usage: Feature usage statistics to improve the app
  • Location: Optional location data for nearby restaurant suggestions

Camera Permission

Why We Need It

  • Scan bills for automatic entry
  • OCR text processing
  • Enhanced convenience

How We Protect It

  • Local device processing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Easy deletion options

Your Control

  • Completely optional
  • Manage anytime in settings
  • Delete data on demand

How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

Process bill splits, manage groups, and facilitate payments

Communication

Send notifications about bill updates and payment requests

Improvement

Analyze app usage to enhance features and performance

Security

Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

Data Sharing

With Participants

Bill details are shared only with people you explicitly add to bills. Contact information is shared only when you send friend requests.

With Service Providers

  • Payment Processors: Secure payment handling (encrypted)
  • Cloud Storage: Encrypted data backup and synchronization
  • Analytics: Anonymized usage data for app improvement

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security

Encryption

All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.

  • • 256-bit SSL encryption
  • • Secure payment processing
  • • PCI-DSS compliant

Protection

Industry-standard security measures protect your data at all times.

  • • Limited access controls
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Continuous monitoring

Your Privacy Rights

View Data

Access all personal information we have about you

Update Information

Modify your profile and preferences anytime

Delete Account

Request complete account deletion

Data Export

Download your data in a portable format

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're committed to transparency. Reach out with any questions about this Privacy Policy.

We typically respond within 24 hours

Consent

By using Shariz, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.