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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when using Smart Spending, including account registration details, personal identification, contact information, and payment data. We also automatically collect technical information such as device type, browser information, IP address, and usage patterns. This data helps us understand how you interact with our expense control and budget management tools, enabling us to provide more accurate spending insights and personalized recommendations tailored to your financial goals in Canada.

When you track expenses and manage your budget through our platform, we collect transaction data, spending categories, and financial preferences. This information is essential for delivering our core smart spending functionality and helping you maintain better expense control. We only collect data necessary for providing our services and improving your experience with budget management features.

How We Use Your Data

Your information is used to provide, maintain, and improve our Smart Spending platform. We process your data to deliver personalized expense control features, generate budget management insights, and send service-related communications. Your spending patterns help us offer targeted recommendations for better financial management and expense optimization specific to Canadian users and local financial regulations.

We analyze aggregated, anonymized data to identify trends in smart spending behaviors and improve our budget management algorithms. This helps us develop better features for expense control and provide more accurate financial guidance. We never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is used exclusively to enhance your experience and deliver the services you've requested through our platform.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings. Under Canadian privacy laws, you can request a copy of all data we hold about you, and we will provide it within thirty days. You may withdraw consent for data processing, request restrictions on how we use your information, or ask us to delete your account and associated data permanently.

If you have concerns about how we handle your information, you can contact us directly or file a complaint with the appropriate Canadian privacy authority. We are committed to transparency and will respond promptly to all privacy requests. Your control over your personal information is fundamental to our commitment to responsible expense tracking and budget management practices.

Cookies and Tracking

Smart Spending uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences for budget management. Essential cookies enable core functionality like authentication and session management. Performance cookies help us understand how you use our expense control features, allowing us to optimize the platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

We use analytics tools to track user interactions with our smart spending features, helping us identify which expense control tools are most valuable. This data is collected in anonymized form and helps us make informed decisions about feature development. Third-party services may also use cookies for analytics purposes. By using our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Data Security and Storage

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your financial data and personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Your data is encrypted during transmission using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. We maintain secure servers in Canada and use multi-layer security protocols to safeguard sensitive information related to your expense control and budget management activities.

Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to provide our services. We regularly review and update our security practices to address emerging threats. While we maintain strong security standards, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to maintain strong passwords and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your Smart Spending account or expense data.

Third-Party Services

Smart Spending integrates with third-party service providers to deliver our smart spending and budget management features. These may include payment processors, analytics services, and cloud hosting providers. We carefully select partners who maintain comparable privacy and security standards. All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for purposes necessary to provide our services.

We do not allow third parties to use your personal data for their own marketing purposes. When you use features that connect to external services, you may be subject to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review third-party privacy practices. We remain responsible for any third-party processing of your data on our behalf and maintain strict oversight of these relationships to ensure your expense control information remains protected.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as a prominent banner on our website or direct email notification. Your continued use of Smart Spending following policy updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. If you have questions about any changes or how they affect your expense control and budget management experience, please contact us. We value your trust and remain committed to maintaining transparent privacy practices for all Smart Spending users in Canada.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your data, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact us:

Smart Spending Privacy Team

Email: privacy@smartspending.ca

Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Response time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 10 business days