Privacy Policy

1Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Profile information
• Authentication credentials

Group and Trip Data

When you use Clique to plan trips and manage groups, we collect:

• Group names and icons
• Group membership information
• Notes and checklists you create
• Polls and voting data

Expense Information

When you track expenses, we collect:

• Expense amounts and currencies
• Expense descriptions and categories
• Payment and settlement information between group members
• Who paid and who participated in each expense

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• General usage patterns

2How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable group collaboration and trip planning features
• Calculate expense splits and balances between group members
• Sync your data across your devices
• Send important service-related communications
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

3Data Sharing

With Group Members

When you join or create a group, other members of that group can see:

• Your name and profile information
• Notes, polls, and checklists you create within the group
• Expenses you add and your participation in group expenses
• Your balance and settlement status with other members

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your expense data, trip plans, and personal information are never sold to advertisers or data brokers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Clique:

• Convex — Our backend database and authentication provider. Your data is stored securely on Convex's infrastructure.
• Apple App Store / Google Play Store — For app distribution. These platforms may collect additional data as described in their respective privacy policies.

5Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting who can view your data

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account:

• Your profile and account information will be deleted
• Your expenses in groups you created will be anonymized or deleted
• Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

8Children's Privacy

Clique is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete the information.

9Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: