Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to SikapLoan, your financial bookkeeping app. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, complying with App Store rules and Philippine regulations for transparency.
2. Collected Information
2.1 Identity & Contact
- Phone Number: Collected (with +63 PH code) for OTP-based account verification (as in login screens).
2.2 Financial Data
- Income/Expense Details: Categories: Salary, Food, Transport, etc. (from "Income/Expense Type" screens).
- Amount (peso), Date (DD/MM/YY), Remarks: Recorded for each transaction (seen in "Income/Expense Record" pages).
2.3 Account Info
- Summary Data: Total income/expenditure (homepage) and transaction history (in "Account Books").
2.4 Activity History
- Transaction Records: Stored to let you review past entries easily (no re-input needed).
3. Data Use Purposes
3.1 Security
- OTP Verification: Prevents unauthorized access to safeguard your financial data.
3.2 Financial Management
- Accurate Tracking: Maintains precise records for effective personal finance control.
- Pattern Insights: Uses transaction history to show earning/spending trends (via homepage summaries).
3.3 User Experience
- Convenience: Stored data speeds up future bookkeeping by reusing past entry info.
4. Data Security
4.1 Technical Measures
- Encryption: All data (phone number, transactions) is encrypted during transmission (e.g., OTP sending).
- Secure Servers: Data stored on cloud servers with restricted access for authorized teams.
4.2 Access Prevention
- Authorization: Only dev and support teams (with valid needs) access data, following strict policies.
- Audits: Regular security checks detect and fix incidents quickly.
5. Data Sharing
5.1 Internal
- Relevant Teams: Dev, support teams access data as needed, complying with this policy.
5.2 Third-Party
We don't share data except:
- Legal Compliance: When required by PH laws/App Store audits (with proper docs).
- With Consent: If you agree to share data with trusted institutions (e.g., for loans), with your clear approval.
6. User Rights
6.1 Access & Edit
- Data Access: View phone number, transaction history via "Personal" section (About Us, etc.).
- Data Edit: Update phone number (OTP-verified) and transaction details (categories, amounts).
6.2 Account Deletion
- Delete Option: Request account removal via "Set up > Deleting account". Data deleted in 30 days (unless legally kept).
6.3 Complaints
- File Complaints: Report violations via "About Us" or SikapLoan@outlook.com. Response in 14 days.
7. Storage & Retention
7.1 Location
Data stored on PH-compliant cloud servers (e.g., Southeast Asia).
7.2 Retention Period
- Phone Number: Stored while account is active; deleted 30 days post-closure (unless required).
- Transaction History: Stored 1 year from last access. Early deletion requestable via app.
8. Policy Changes
Updates for regulation/improvement are notified via:
- In-App Notifs: Pop-ups in "About Us"/"Set up".
- App Store Notes: Change info in update descriptions.
Using SikapLoan post-update implies consent. 7-day review window provided.
9. Contact & Support
For queries, contact:
- Email: SikapLoan@outlook.com
- In-App: "About Us" > "Contact Us".
Response within 3 business days.
By using SikapLoan, you accept this policy.
Thank you for reading!