Effective Date: January 11, 2026
Welcome to CupCost! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the CupCost mobile application ("App"). By using CupCost, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use CupCost, you may provide the following information:
- Financial Calculations: Purchase amounts, frequency of purchases, investment parameters, and time horizons you enter for calculations
- Custom Categories: Names and descriptions of spending categories you create
- Preferences: App settings, currency preferences, and notification settings
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features accessed, calculation history, and app interaction patterns
- Performance Data: Crash reports and app performance metrics to improve functionality
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Core Functionality: Calculate opportunity costs and display investment growth projections
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and calculation history
- Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
- Communication: Send important updates about the App (if you opt-in to notifications)
- Analytics: Understand how users interact with CupCost to improve the user experience
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
CupCost primarily stores your financial calculations and preferences locally on your device. This means:
- Your calculation data remains on your device
- We do not have access to your specific financial calculations
- Data is not automatically synced to external servers
3.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
4. Third-Party Services
CupCost may use third-party services for specific functionalities:
- Analytics Providers: To understand app usage and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
- Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues
- Cloud Backup (Optional): If you choose to enable cloud backup, your data may be stored with cloud service providers (e.g., iCloud, Google Drive)
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating the App (under strict confidentiality agreements)
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access and Update: View and modify your calculation history and preferences within the App
- Delete Data: Clear your calculation history or delete your account at any time
- Opt-Out: Disable analytics tracking or notifications in the App settings
- Data Portability: Export your data in a readable format
7. Children's Privacy
CupCost is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. International Data Transfers
If you use CupCost outside of your home country, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Updated "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Email notification (if you have provided your email address)
Your continued use of CupCost after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: