Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Travel Spend: Costari ("Costari", "we", "our", or "us") collects, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

When you use Costari, we may collect the following categories of data:

  • Contact Info (Email Address): When you create or sign in to an account using Firebase Authentication (for example email/password, sign-in link, Google, or Apple), we collect your email address.
  • Identifiers (User ID): We process an account identifier (such as your Firebase Authentication UID) to link your data to your account and keep your data synced.
  • User Content (Other User Content): We store user-created content such as trip names, budgets, expenses, categories, notes, and related trip/expense records in Cloud Firestore so your data is available across devices.
  • Purchases (if applicable): If you use paid features, subscriptions, or premium unlocks, purchase status may be associated with your account to provide access to purchased functionality.
  • Diagnostics and Usage Data: We may collect limited technical data needed to monitor app performance, stability, and usage trends.

Services We Use

  • Firebase Authentication: Used to create and manage user accounts and sign-in sessions.
  • Cloud Firestore: Used to store and sync account-linked trip and expense data.
  • TelemetryDeck: Used for privacy-focused analytics.
  • Sentry: Used for crash reporting and diagnostics.

How We Use the Information

We use collected information to:

  • Authenticate users and secure accounts
  • Sync trip and expense data across devices
  • Save and restore your user-created content
  • Enable account-linked premium access or purchase restoration (if applicable)
  • Monitor app performance and reliability
  • Improve app features and user experience

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information and do not use your information for third-party advertising tracking.

We share data only with service providers that process data on our behalf to operate the app (such as Firebase, TelemetryDeck, and Sentry), and only for the purposes described in this policy.

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Data Retention

We retain account data and user content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. We may retain limited information as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

Your Choices

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email address below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted within the app or on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at robert.pinl.contact@gmail.com.