1. Introduction

EasyTripExpenses ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our travel and expense management platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Profile information and account settings
• Trip information including destinations, dates, and travel details
• Expense data including amounts, categories, currencies, and descriptions
• Receipt and invoice images that you upload
• Exchange rate preferences and currency conversion data
• Subscription and payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)
• Communications you send to us through our contact forms or support channels

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our platform, such as IP address, browser type, device information, usage patterns, and access logs to help us improve our services and ensure security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our travel and expense management services
• Process and manage your trips and expense records
• Generate expense reports in PDF and Excel formats
• Process subscription payments and manage your account
• Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve our platform
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information or expense data. Your trip and expense information is private and only accessible to you. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processors, hosting providers, and email services) under strict confidentiality agreements
• When you explicitly choose to export or share your expense reports
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or respond to legal requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition (with notice to users)

We do not share your expense data, receipts, or trip information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, trip data, and expense records, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using secure protocols (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure storage of uploaded receipts and invoices
• Access logging and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and improve our services
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service, including maintaining a logged-in session.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data, trips, and expense records
• Export your expense data in PDF or Excel format at any time
• Update and correct your account information, trip details, and expense records
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
• Request restriction of processing your personal data
• Data portability - receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page or update your information directly in your account settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

• Account information and trip data while your account is active
• Expense records and uploaded receipts as long as you maintain your account
• Transaction records as required by law or for business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, trips, and expense data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection regardless of where it is processed.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or through a notice on our platform. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.