Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Buxee (https://buxee.io). Buxee is operated by a team of independent developers ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information when you use our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using Buxee, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is the team behind Buxee. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at hello@buxee.io.

3. What Data We Collect

3.1 Budget Data (Stored Locally)

All budget information you enter into Buxee — including income, expenses, category amounts, currency preferences, and any custom items — is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage (localStorage). This data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

3.2 Analytics and Usage Data

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to collect anonymised usage data. This may include:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level, derived from IP address)
• Screen resolution and viewport size

This data is collected in aggregate form and cannot be used to personally identify you.

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Buxee may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., storing your cookie consent preference).
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the website, helping us improve the user experience.
• Advertising cookies: If we display advertisements, third-party advertising partners may set cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of the website.

3.4 Contact Information

If you contact us via email at hello@buxee.io, we will collect the personal data you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., analytics cookies).
• Legitimate interest: To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services, provided this does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Buxee website and budget planning tool
• To analyse website usage and improve user experience
• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We may share anonymised, aggregated data with:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand website usage patterns.
• Advertising partners who may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements, if applicable.
• Hosting and infrastructure providers who help us deliver the website to you.

These third parties are contractually obligated to handle data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and only process data on our behalf and under our instructions.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or the service provider is certified under an approved framework.

8. Data Retention

• Budget data: Stored locally in your browser and retained until you clear it manually or reset your browser data. We have no access to this data.
• Analytics data: Retained in accordance with the retention policies of the respective analytics provider (typically 14–26 months).
• Contact data: Retained for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry, after which it is deleted unless retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and other applicable data protection legislation, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interest as our legal basis.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@buxee.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Buxee is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, please contact us at hello@buxee.io and we will take steps to delete the data promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. You may contact the relevant data protection authority in your country of residence.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: hello@buxee.io
• Website: https://buxee.io