Privacy Policy

Welcome to A Better Gift. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your data when you use our mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo
• Authentication Data: Login credentials, biometric data (if enabled)
• Financial Information: Wallet balance, transaction history, payment methods
• QuickBooks Data: Business financial information when you connect your QuickBooks account
• Communication Data: Messages, transaction notes, support communications

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, device identifiers
• Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, session duration
• Location Data: General location for security and fraud prevention (with permission)
• Camera/Photo Data: When using document scanning features (with permission)

1.3 Technical Information

• IP address and network information
• Crash reports and performance analytics
• Firebase analytics and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Services

• Process money transfers and wallet transactions
• Authenticate your identity and secure your account
• Sync with QuickBooks for business financial management
• Send real-time notifications about transactions and account activity
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

2.2 Security and Fraud Prevention

• Monitor for suspicious activity and prevent fraud
• Verify transactions and account authenticity
• Comply with financial regulations and legal requirements

2.3 Service Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
• Develop new features and services
• Generate anonymized analytics and reports

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our services:

Service Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Firebase (Google)	Authentication, database, analytics, messaging	Account data, usage analytics, device tokens
QuickBooks (Intuit)	Financial data integration	Business financial information (with your consent)
Google ML Kit	Document scanning and text recognition	Images/documents you scan (processed locally)
Cloud hosting providers	Data storage and app hosting	Encrypted user data and backups

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, including:

• Compliance with court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
• Cooperation with law enforcement investigations
• Prevention of fraud, security threats, or illegal activities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 SMS/Text Messaging

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.

All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

When you opt-in to receive SMS messages from A Better Gift:

• Message frequency varies based on your account activity
• Message and data rates may apply
• Reply STOP to opt out at any time
• Reply HELP for assistance

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure Authentication: Multi-factor authentication and biometric options
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring and security assessments
• Firebase Security Rules: Strict database access controls

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your account information through the app
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information

5.2 Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data, you can:

• Use the account deletion feature in the app settings
• Submit a deletion request at: https://abettergift.com/account-deletion
• Contact us directly at [email protected]

5.3 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time through:

• App notification settings
• Unsubscribe links in emails
• Contacting us directly

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods based on the type of data:

• Account Information: Until account deletion or 7 years after last activity
• Transaction Records: 7 years for financial compliance requirements
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; personal identifiers removed after 2 years
• Support Communications: 3 years after resolution

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Standard contractual clauses with service providers
• Adherence to Privacy Shield principles where applicable

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use various technologies to collect information, including:

• Firebase Analytics: App usage and performance analytics
• Crash Reporting: Automatic crash and error reporting
• Authentication Tokens: Secure login session management
• Push Notification Tokens: Device-specific notification delivery

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through the app or email for significant changes
• Post the updated policy on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. State-Specific Privacy Rights

11.1 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

11.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 16, 2026.