Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Snapt ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Snapt receipt processing service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Telegram bot, web application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Snapt, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Telegram user ID, display name, and username
• Contact Information: Email address (if provided for notifications)
• Receipt Images and Documents: Photos, PDFs, and other document formats you upload for processing
• YNAB Authorization: OAuth tokens to sync data with your YNAB account
• Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full payment card details
• Communications: Messages you send through our support channels

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, receipts processed, sync events, errors encountered
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, Telegram client version
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, referring URLs
• Subscription Data: Tier, billing cycle, receipt usage, promotional code redemption

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• YNAB: Budget names, account names, and transaction data necessary for sync operations
• Stripe: Subscription status, payment success/failure, billing history
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage patterns and performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Provide and Improve the Service

• Process receipts using AI extraction technology
• Sync itemized data to your YNAB account
• Enforce tier-based feature access and receipt limits
• Improve AI accuracy and processing speed
• Develop new features and capabilities

3.2 Communicate With You

• Send subscription and billing notifications
• Provide customer support
• Share product updates and new features (with your consent)
• Send security alerts and service announcements

3.3 Business Operations

• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3.4 With Your Consent

• Marketing communications (opt-in only)
• Beta feature testing invitations
• User research participation

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service:

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to:

• Comply with legal process
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Protect user safety

4.3 Business Transfers

If Snapt is acquired, merged, or sells assets, user information may be transferred as a business asset. You will be notified of any such change.

4.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, non-identifying information for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.

5. Document Processing

5.1 Receipt Image Handling

• Receipt images are processed by AI to extract itemized data
• Images are temporarily stored during processing (typically under 60 seconds)
• Processed images are not retained after extraction is complete
• AI models may learn from aggregate patterns but not individual receipts

5.2 Amazon Invoice PDFs

5.3 Data Accuracy

AI extraction may contain errors. We recommend verifying synced data in YNAB.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures including:

• Encryption: TLS for data in transit
• Access Controls: Role-based access to production systems
• Secure Processing: API tokens stored securely, not logged
• Monitoring: Security event logging and alerting

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Portability

You may request a copy of your data by contacting support@usesnapt.com.

8.2 Correction

You may update your account information through the Snapt bot.

8.3 Deletion

You may request account deletion by contacting support. Note:

• Billing records may be retained for legal compliance
• Aggregated analytics data is not deleted

8.4 YNAB Disconnection

You may revoke Snapt's access to YNAB at any time through your YNAB account settings.

8.5 Marketing Opt-Out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Replying STOP to Telegram messages
• Clicking unsubscribe in emails
• Contacting support

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

9.1 Categories of Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected:

• Identifiers (Telegram ID, email)
• Commercial information (purchase history, subscription data)
• Internet activity (usage logs)
• Financial information (processed by Stripe)

9.2 Business Purposes

We use this information for:

• Providing the Service
• Processing payments
• Customer support
• Service improvement
• Security and fraud prevention

9.3 Your Rights

• Right to Know: Request categories and specific pieces of data collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

9.4 Data Sales

9.5 Exercising Rights

To exercise CCPA rights, contact us at support@usesnapt.com with subject line "CCPA Request."

10. Children's Privacy

Snapt is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, contact us immediately.

11. International Users

Snapt is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification
• Telegram message
• Notice on our website

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests: