Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 25, 2025

1. Introduction



Welcome to Clicost ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect



2.1 Personal Information



When you register for an account, we may collect:
  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Password (encrypted)


2.2 Financial Data



To provide our expense tracking services, we collect:
  • Expense amounts and descriptions
  • Receipt images (processed for data extraction)
  • Categories and tags you create
  • Budget information
  • Recurring payment details


2.3 Usage Data



We automatically collect certain information when you use the app:
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • App usage statistics
  • Error logs and crash reports


3. How We Use Your Information



We use your information to:
  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process and analyze receipts using AI technology
  • Generate spending insights and analytics
  • Send notifications about budgets and expenses
  • Improve our application and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about updates and support
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud


4. AI Processing



We use artificial intelligence services (including OpenAI, Google Cloud Vision, and other providers) to:
  • Extract text and data from receipt images
  • Automatically categorize expenses
  • Provide spending insights


Image data sent to AI services is processed and not retained by these services beyond the immediate processing need.

5. Data Storage and Security



We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:
  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
  • Access to user data is restricted and logged
  • Regular security audits and updates


6. Data Sharing



We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
  • AI service providers (for receipt processing)
  • Cloud hosting providers (for data storage)
  • Analytics services (anonymized data only)
  • Legal authorities (when required by law)


7. Your Rights (GDPR/KVKK)



You have the right to:
  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities


To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@clicost.com or use the in-app account deletion feature.

8. Data Retention



We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy



Our services are not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy



We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us



If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
  • Email: privacy@clicost.com
  • Website: https://clicost.com