Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tally ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Tally, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture.
• Expense Data: Amounts, descriptions, categories, and dates of expenses you enter.
• Budget Information: Budget limits and financial goals you set.
• Preferences: Currency, date format, theme, and other app settings.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app (screens viewed, features used).
• Log Data: Error logs and performance data to improve the app.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Sync your expense data across devices
• Send you important notifications about your account or the Service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers hosted on Microsoft Azure. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your expense data with advertisers
• Use your financial data for marketing purposes

We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Third-Party Services

Tally uses the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For secure authentication. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Microsoft Azure: For cloud hosting and data storage.
• Sentry: For error tracking and app stability (no personal data is shared).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-out: Disable optional analytics and tracking
Please contact us at tally.app.help@gmail.com from your registered email to exercise these rights. We will respond within a few hours.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• Your personal data will be deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized usage statistics may be retained for analytics
• Backups are purged within 90 days

9. Children's Privacy

Tally is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification for major changes