Effective Date: 9th December 2025
Last Updated: 9th December 2025
Effective for: Users in the UK and EU
1. Who We Are
SavingTax (“we”, “our”) is a UK-based financial education app. We act as Data Controller.
Contact: support@savingtax.uk
2. Data We Collect
- Personal Info: Name, email, profile details
- Authentication: Firebase / Google / Apple login credentials (hashed/secured)
- Usage Data: App interactions, session duration, device info
- User-Generated Data: Tax preferences, notes, goals
- Cookies & Tracking: Analytics, performance, authentication
3. Legal Basis (GDPR / UK GDPR)
We process data based on:
- Performance of Contract – to provide services
- Legitimate Interests – app improvement, fraud prevention
- Consent – for optional features like analytics
- Legal Obligations – regulatory requirements
4. How We Use Your Data
- Operate and improve the App
- Authenticate accounts
- Personalise content
- Communicate updates and support
- Ensure security
- Comply with law
5. Data Storage & Protection
- Data is securely stored using Google Firebase, which acts as our Data Processor.
- Firebase processes data on our instructions only.
- Personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Access is limited to authorised personnel.
- Security practices are regularly reviewed.
Firebase Privacy Reference: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
6. Sharing Data
We do not sell or rent data. We may share data:
- Service Providers: Firebase, analytics, crash reporting
- Legal Compliance: regulatory authorities
- Business Transfers: merger/acquisition under similar protections
7. User Rights
- Access, correct, delete, export personal data
- Withdraw consent or object to processing
- Request account deletion via App
- Lodge complaints with data authorities (ICO in UK)
8. Account Deletion & Retention
- Account deletion within App removes data within 30 days
- Backup data may remain up to 90 days
- Certain data may be retained if legally required
9. News Feeds / Third-Party Content
- Third-party RSS content is subject to publisher policies
- Links redirect to original websites
- We do not control external websites’ data collection
10. Children’s Privacy
- App is designed for users responsible for their own taxes
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (UK/US) or 16 (EU)
- Discovered child data is deleted promptly
11. Cookies & Tracking
- Used for authentication, analytics, performance
- Users can manage cookies via device settings
12. Changes to Policy
- Significant updates communicated via email or in-app
- Continued use constitutes acceptance