Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data BudgetSlap collects, how it is used, and what rights you have. We have written it in plain language on purpose.
1. Anonymous Tool Users
If you use the BudgetSlap spending checker without creating an account, we do not store any of your spending data. All calculations happen in your browser. Your income and spending figures are never sent to our servers.
When you close or refresh the page, your data is gone. We have no record of it.
2. What We Do Collect (All Users)
Like most websites, BudgetSlap automatically collects standard technical information when you visit:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level, not precise)
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type (desktop or mobile)
This information is collected via standard analytics tools and is used solely to understand how the site is used and to improve the product. It is never sold to third parties.
3. Cookies
BudgetSlap uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns. You may opt out via your browser settings.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve contextually relevant advertisements. Google's use of cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
4. Google AdSense
BudgetSlap displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
5. Registered Accounts
If you create a free BudgetSlap account, we store:
- Your email address (for login and optional notifications)
- Your display name
- The spending data you choose to save to your account
We do not store bank account numbers, card numbers, or any financial credentials. We never connect to your bank. All data you enter is entered manually by you.
6. Data Security
All data in transit is encrypted using SSL/TLS. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except where required by law.
7. Third-Party Links
BudgetSlap may contain links to third-party websites including affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, POPIA, or other applicable privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at our contact page.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of BudgetSlap after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us here.