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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Overview2. Information We Collect3. Camera Permission Details4. How We Use Your Information5. Data Sharing6. Data Security7. Your Privacy Rights8. Contact Information

1. 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.

2. Information We Collect

Camera Permission

  • Purpose: We use camera access to scan receipts and bills for expense splitting
  • Data Processing: Images are processed locally on your device for OCR (text recognition)
  • Storage: Receipt images are stored locally on your device and optionally synced to our secure servers
  • Sharing: Receipt images are only shared with participants you explicitly select

Personal Information

  • Account Data: Name, email address, phone number for account creation
  • Profile Information: Profile picture, display name, preferences
  • Contact Information: 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

3. Camera Permission Details

Why We Need Camera Access

  • • Receipt Scanning
  • • OCR Processing
  • • User Convenience

How We Protect Your Images

  • • Local Processing
  • • Encrypted Storage
  • • Limited Access
  • • Easy Deletion

Your Control

  • • Optional Feature
  • • Permission Management
  • • Data Deletion

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Core Functionality: Process bill splits, manage groups, 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

5. 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.

6. Data Security

  • Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Secure Storage: Industry-standard security measures protect your data
  • Access Control: Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
  • Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated

7. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

  • • 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

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Website: https://shariz.app

Consent

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

This privacy policy ensures compliance with Google Play Store requirements for apps using camera permissions.

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