Privacy Policy

Vow - AI Wedding Planner

Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Vow - AI Wedding Planner ("Vow," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you use our mobile application.

By using Vow, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials. You may sign in using Apple, Google, or email authentication.
• Profile Information: Your display name, role (e.g., bride, groom, planner), and optional profile photo.
• Budget Data: Wedding budget information you enter, including budget names, amounts, categories, expense details, vendor names, payment statuses, and due dates.
• Receipt Images: Photos of receipts you upload for expense tracking.
• AI Wizard Inputs: Information you provide to our AI budget assistant, including wedding date, guest count, location, venue preferences, and priority areas.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, and app performance data.
• Purchase Information: Records of in-app purchases made through the App Store.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Store and sync your budget data across devices
• Generate personalized budget recommendations using AI
• Process in-app purchases
• Send important notifications about your account or the service
• Respond to your requests and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Ensure the security and integrity of our services

Data Sharing and Collaboration

Shared Budgets

Vow allows you to share budgets with collaborators (e.g., your partner or wedding planner) using a share code. When you share a budget:

• Collaborators can view and edit the shared budget data
• Your name and role are visible to collaborators
• You control who has access by sharing or revoking share codes

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Vow:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, database storage, and file storage. Firebase's privacy policy can be found at https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• OpenAI: For AI-powered budget recommendations. Information sent to OpenAI includes wedding preferences you provide (not personal identifiers). OpenAI's privacy policy can be found at https://openai.com/privacy
• Apple: For authentication (Sign in with Apple) and payment processing (App Store). Apple's privacy policy can be found at https://www.apple.com/privacy
• Google: For authentication (Sign in with Google). Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely using Firebase, which employs industry-standard encryption and security measures.
• Budget data and receipt images are stored in the cloud to enable syncing and collaboration.
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
• Authentication is handled through secure providers (Apple, Google, or Firebase Authentication).

Data Retention

• We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
• You may delete your account at any time through the app settings, which will remove your personal data from our systems.
• Some data may be retained in backups for a limited period after deletion.
• Shared budget data may persist if other collaborators still have access to the budget.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile.
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through the app.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Stop using features that require specific data collection.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Vow is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Vow, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: ryanschefske@gmail.com

This privacy policy is effective as of December 22, 2024.