GigVault Lite Privacy Policy

At GP Creative Studios, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use GigVault Lite. Since GigVault Lite stores all data locally on your device, your financial information never leaves your phone.

Information We Collect

• GigVault Lite does not require account creation or sign-in. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal identifiers.
• Usage data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics (such as app opens and feature usage) to improve app performance and user experience.
• Device information: We may collect basic device identifiers and operating system information for crash reporting and analytics.
• Ad data: Our third-party advertising partners may collect device identifiers and usage data to serve relevant ads. See the "Advertising" section below for details.
• We do NOT collect, store, or have access to your income, expense, or mileage data. All financial data is stored locally on your device only.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the GigVault Lite service
• To improve and optimize our app performance
• To display advertisements that support the free app
• To analyze anonymous usage patterns and fix bugs
• To respond to your support requests (if you contact us voluntarily)

Data Storage & Security

• All financial data (income, expenses, mileage) is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework.
• Your financial data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
• We do not have the ability to access, view, or recover your locally stored data.
• If you delete the app, all locally stored data is permanently removed.

Advertising

• GigVault Lite is a free, ad-supported application. We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements.
• Google AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and usage data to serve personalized or contextual ads.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device's privacy settings (Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking on iOS).
• For more information about Google's data practices, visit Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Your Rights

• Access: Since your financial data is stored locally on your device, you have direct access to it at all times.
• Deletion: You can delete all your data by deleting the app from your device.
• Ad tracking: You can limit ad tracking through your device's privacy settings.
• Opt-out: You can opt out of anonymous analytics by contacting us.

Data Retention

• Your financial data is stored locally on your device for as long as the app is installed.
• Anonymous usage statistics may be retained for analytical purposes.
• We do not retain any personally identifiable information on our servers.

Third-Party Services

• We use Google AdMob for advertising, which may collect data as described in the "Advertising" section.
• We may use anonymous crash reporting and analytics services to improve app stability.
• We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
• All third-party providers are vetted for security and privacy compliance.

Children's Privacy

• GigVault Lite is not directed at children under the age of 13.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

• We may update this privacy policy from time to time.
• We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or our website.
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.