Privacy Policy for Arthawise

Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our financial management application. At Arthawise, your trust is paramount and your financial data remains completely under your control.

This privacy policy explains how the Arthawise app ("we," "us," "our," or "the App") handles information when you use our financial management application on iOS devices. We've built Arthawise with privacy as a core principle, minimizing data collection and ensuring all your financial information stays securely on your device.

Information We Do Not Collect

Arthawise is designed with minimal data collection as a core principle. We specifically do not collect or request:

• Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, phone number, or any identifying information
• Location Data: GPS coordinates, IP-based location, or any geolocation information
• Usage Statistics: Tracking how long you use the app or detailed usage analytics
• Banking Credentials: Your bank account passwords, credentials, or authentication tokens
• Credit Card Information: Card numbers, expiration dates, or security codes
• Contact Details: Contacts list, address book, or communication history

Information Collection & Use

All financial data in Arthawise is stored locally on your device. We maintain a privacy-first approach:

• All Financial Data Stays Local: Your account information, transaction records, and financial entries are stored exclusively on your device
• No Personal Financial Information Transmitted: We do not send, store, or process your personal financial data on any external servers
• Your Information Remains Private: Financial information remains private and under your complete control at all times
• App Preferences Only: Only your app settings and preferences are saved for functionality

Data Storage

Your financial data is secured using industry-leading encryption and storage practices:

• Apple CoreData Framework: We use Apple's native CoreData for secure local data storage with built-in encryption
• No Cloud Storage or Synchronization: Your data is never synchronized to iCloud, cloud services, or any external storage
• iOS System-Level Encryption: All data is protected by iOS system-level encryption and device security features
• Device-Bound Storage: Data is tied to your device and cannot be accessed without your device credentials

Third-Party Services

Arthawise uses minimal external services to provide currency conversion functionality:

• Alpha Vantage API: Used solely for fetching real-time currency conversion rates
• Currency Codes Only: Only currency codes are transmitted to this service, never personal or financial data

Security Measures

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your financial information:

• HTTPS Encryption: All communications with external services use HTTPS encryption and TLS protocols
• Local Storage Security: Financial data stored locally uses iOS security best practices and encryption
• Device Protection: All data is protected by your device's built-in security features and lock mechanisms
• No Third-Party Sharing: We never share, sell, or transfer your financial data to third parties

Your Rights

You have complete control over your financial data in Arthawise:

• Delete All Data Through App Settings: You can clear all financial data directly from the app's settings menu at any time
• Complete Information Control: You maintain complete control over all information stored in the application
• Remove App & Data: Delete all app data from iOS Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Arthawise

Compliance

Arthawise complies with major data protection regulations worldwide:

• GDPR Compliant: We comply with General Data Protection Regulation requirements with minimal data collection and user control
• App Store Guidelines: Arthawise meets all Apple App Store privacy requirements and submission guidelines

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or Arthawise's data handling practices:

• Email: 5minutemint@gmail.com

Last Updated

This privacy policy was last updated on January 8, 2025. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or in response to legal requirements.