Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 9, 2025

Introduction

Thank you for using Where Money Went. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices and your rights regarding your personal information.

Data Storage and Processing

Local Storage Only

Where Money Went is designed with privacy as a core principle. All your financial data, including:

  • Bank statements
  • Transaction history
  • Categories and rules
  • Personal financial information

is stored exclusively on your device using your browser’s local storage. We do not transmit, upload, or have access to any of your financial data.

No Server-Side Data Collection

We do not operate servers that collect, store, or process your financial information. Your data never leaves your device during normal operation of the application.

Future Premium Features

In future releases, we plan to introduce optional premium features that may include:

Category Synchronization (Premium Feature)

  • Users who opt into premium features may have the ability to synchronize their custom categories across devices
  • This feature will be entirely optional and require explicit user consent
  • Only category definitions (names, rules, patterns) will be synchronized
  • Transaction data and financial information will remain local to your device
  • Users will have full control to enable or disable synchronization at any time

We will update this Privacy Policy and notify users before implementing any features that involve data transmission.

What We Don’t Do

To be absolutely clear, we do not:

  • Collect, transmit, or store your financial data on our servers
  • Share your information with third parties
  • Track your spending habits or transaction history
  • Use analytics or tracking tools that access your financial data
  • Sell or monetize your personal information

Browser Storage

Where Money Went uses browser local storage to save your application preferences and financial data on your device. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings. Please note that clearing browser storage will remove all your local data.

Third-Party Services

Where Money Went operates entirely in your browser and does not integrate with third-party services that would have access to your financial data. Any future integrations will be clearly disclosed and will require your explicit consent.

Your Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

  • Access: All your data is accessible to you through the application interface
  • Deletion: You can delete your data at any time by clearing your browser’s local storage
  • Export: You can export your data through the application’s export features
  • Portability: Your data remains in standard formats for easy portability

Security

While we don’t store your data on our servers, we take security seriously:

  • Your data is protected by your browser’s security features
  • We recommend using a secure, up-to-date browser
  • We follow security best practices in our application code
  • Regular security updates are provided for the application

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • We will notify users through the application interface
  • Continued use of Where Money Went after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through our GitHub repository or official support channels.

This application complies with applicable data protection regulations including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California
  • Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

Since your data is stored locally on your device and not transmitted to our servers, many traditional data processing concerns do not apply. However, we remain committed to upholding the principles of these regulations, including transparency, user control, and data minimization.

Acknowledgment

By using Where Money Went, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent and user-friendly. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.