Information We Collect
Information you provide
We may collect information that you enter into the app, including:
- Account and profile information
- Financial records such as accounts, transactions, spending categories, budgets, and reports
- Notes or text you choose to enter
- Support messages you send to us
Information collected automatically
When you use the app, we may collect limited technical information such as:
- Device model and operating system version
- App version
- Crash logs and diagnostic data, if available
- Usage events needed to keep the app working properly
Permissions and sensitive data
Mekari may request access to certain device features depending on what you use in the app. For example:
- SMS access, if you choose to import transaction-related messages
- Camera access, if you choose to scan receipts or documents
- Notification access, if you choose to receive reminders or alerts
We do not use these permissions for unrelated purposes.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the app
- Show your financial summaries, reports, and insights
- Sync your data across devices, if enabled
- Generate AI-assisted advisor suggestions
- Send reminders, alerts, or notifications you enable
- Diagnose issues and improve performance
- Respond to support requests
AI Advisor
Mekari may include AI-assisted features such as financial health summaries, behavior insights, and guided questions.
- AI features are intended for informational purposes only
- They are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice
- Local rule-based logic may be used to generate some insights instantly
- On-device AI processing may be used for enhanced summaries or recommendations
- We do not sell your financial data
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data only in limited cases:
- With service providers that help us operate the app, such as authentication or cloud sync services
- When required by law
- To protect the security, integrity, or rights of the app and its users
Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your data.
Your data may be stored:
- On your device
- In cloud services you enable, such as Firebase-backed sync
No method of storage or transmission is completely secure, but we work to protect your information as much as reasonably possible.
Your Choices
You can:
- Review and update your data in the app
- Disable certain permissions through your device settings
- Turn off notifications
- Delete your account and associated data, where supported
Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and app data by using the in-app deletion flow or by contacting us at the email below.
After deletion, we will remove data associated with your account, subject to legal, security, or operational retention requirements.
Children's Privacy
Mekari is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Third-Party Services
The app may use third-party services such as:
- Firebase Authentication
- Firebase Cloud Storage / Firestore, if enabled
- Google services required for Android distribution and app functionality
These services may process data according to their own privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date and may notify users in the app or on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact: