BudgetHow is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. budgethow.com (website and app) will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and other applicable laws. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you sign up for our services, subscribe to our newsletters, or contact us.
- Technical Information: When you visit BudgetHow, we may collect information about your device, IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data through cookies and similar technologies.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website and app, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the time you spend on our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Provision and Enhancement: To provide, maintain, and improve our services, including developing new features and functionality.
- Communication: To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and special offers (with your consent).
- Customization: To personalize your experience with BudgetHow by optimizing content and services to your preferences.
- Analytics and Research: To analyze usage patterns to improve our services and understand user behavior.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
- Affiliates and Partners: We may share your information with our affiliates and partners for the purposes outlined in this policy. This includes sharing data necessary for service provision and marketing purposes.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf, such as analytics, marketing, and hosting services. These providers are granted access to the information needed to perform their functions but are prohibited from using it for other purposes.
- Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of BudgetHow, our users, or others.
4. Data Collection and Transfer via Libraries and SDKs
Certain libraries and SDKs integrated within our app may collect and transmit user data off your device. This includes technical data, usage data, and in some cases, personal data, depending on the functionalities provided by these third-party tools. The data may be sent to external servers, either to us or third-party service providers, to enable services such as analytics, push notifications, and error tracking.
5. Data Transfer to Third Parties
User data collected by BudgetHow may be transferred to third parties in the following ways:
- From Our Servers to Third Parties: We may transfer data collected on our servers to trusted third-party services for processing, storage, or analysis.
- To Other Third-Party Apps on Your Device: If BudgetHow integrates with other third-party apps on your device, certain data may be shared between the apps to enhance user experience or functionality. This will be done only with your consent or where necessary to provide the requested service.
6. Data Collection Through WebView
If our app includes a WebView that allows you to interact with external websites, any data collected through these interactions may be transmitted off-device to third-party servers, unless you are simply navigating the open web. We do not control the data collection practices of these external websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Links to Other Websites
BudgetHow may contain links to other websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at customersupport@budgethow.com.
The privacy policy may change from time to time. Any changes will be posted to this page, so please check back periodically. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at customersupport@budgethow.com.