Privacy Policy

ℹ️ Information We Collect

Receipt collects minimal information only when you actively use specific features:

💾 Local Data Storage

Receipt stores all your data locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This includes:

• Scanned receipt PDFs (multi-page supported)
• Extracted data: merchant names, dates, totals, line items
• Folder organization and structure
• Your comments and notes
• Currency preferences and exchange rates
• App settings

📷 Camera Usage

Receipt uses your device's camera to scan receipts:

• Camera access is only activated when you tap the scan button
• Photos are converted to PDFs and stored locally
• Multi-page scanning is supported for long receipts
• No images are ever uploaded to external servers
• You can revoke camera access at any time in iOS Settings

🎤 Microphone Usage

Receipt uses the microphone for voice dictation of comments:

• Microphone is only activated when you tap the dictation button
• Speech recognition is processed using Apple's Speech framework
• Dictated text is converted to comments and stored locally
• No audio recordings are stored or transmitted
• You can revoke microphone access at any time in iOS Settings

🧠 OCR & Data Extraction

Receipt automatically extracts data from your receipts:

• OCR processing uses Apple's Vision framework entirely on-device
• Extracted data includes merchant name, date, total, and line items
• Currency is automatically detected from receipt text
• All processing happens locally – no data is sent to servers
• You can manually edit any extracted data

📤 Share Extension

Receipt includes a Share Extension to import receipts from other apps:

• Accept PDFs and images from Files, Mail, Safari, Photos
• Imported files are processed and stored locally
• Data sharing between the extension and main app uses iOS App Groups
• No data is transmitted to external services

🔗 Third-Party Services

Receipt is designed to work completely offline using only Apple frameworks:

• VisionKit & Vision: Document scanning and OCR (Apple, on-device)
• PDFKit: PDF creation and viewing (Apple, on-device)
• SwiftData: Local data storage (Apple, on-device)
• Speech: Dictation for comments (Apple, on-device)

We do not use any third-party services for data storage, analytics, advertising, or tracking.

🔒 Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transmit your personal information or receipt data to any third parties. Your financial information stays on your device.

The only time your data leaves your device is when you choose to:

• Export receipts as PDF or CSV files
• Share files via iOS Share Sheet to other apps

🎯 How We Use Your Information

All data collected by Receipt is used solely to provide app functionality:

• Store and display your scanned receipts
• Extract and organize receipt information
• Enable searching by merchant, amount, or text
• Track currencies and exchange rates
• Generate export reports (PDF, CSV) when requested

🛡️ Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All your receipts and app data are stored locally on your device using iOS's secure data storage mechanisms. We do not maintain servers or databases with your information.

No Cloud Sync

Receipt does not offer cloud synchronization. Your data remains exclusively on your device, giving you complete control.

No Account Required

Receipt does not require registration or login. There are no user accounts to manage or secure.

🚫 What We Don't Do

Receipt is committed to respecting your privacy. We explicitly do NOT:

• ❌ Use advertising networks or display ads
• ❌ Include analytics or user tracking
• ❌ Use third-party SDKs for tracking
• ❌ Collect device identifiers or personal information
• ❌ Monitor your usage patterns or behavior
• ❌ Share your data with advertisers or data brokers
• ❌ Store your data on our servers
• ❌ Require user registration or accounts
• ❌ Access your financial accounts or bank information
• ❌ Send any data over the internet

⚖️ Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data in Receipt:

• Access: You have full access to all your receipt data within the app
• Export: You can export your receipts as PDF or CSV at any time
• Edit: You can edit extracted data (merchant, total, date, currency)
• Deletion: You can delete individual receipts, folders, or use the archive
• Camera Control: You can enable or disable camera access in iOS Settings
• Microphone Control: You can enable or disable microphone access in iOS Settings

👶 Children's Privacy

Receipt does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed to be safe for users of all ages, with all data stored locally on the device.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

📞 Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or Receipt's privacy practices, please contact us: