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Spend Later Privacy Policy

Your data, your control

Last updated: November 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Spend Later, the iOS app that helps you quantify money you don't spend. This Privacy Policy explains how Punk Ventures LLC ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our app.

We believe in transparency and giving you control over your data. This policy is written in plain English, not legal jargon.

Information We Collect

Financial Data:

  • Transaction amounts and categories you manually enter
  • Savings goals and targets you set
  • Spending patterns and trends you track

App Usage Data:

  • How often you use the app
  • Features you interact with most
  • Crash reports and performance data (anonymized)

Device Information:

  • iOS version and device model (for compatibility)
  • App version (for updates and support)

Subscription Data:

When you purchase a subscription:

  • Apple processes payment information (not collected by us)
  • We receive: subscription status, product ID, purchase date, expiration date
  • Transaction receipts from Apple (encrypted, verified through Apple's servers)
  • No credit card or payment details are stored by us

How Apple Processes Your Payment

In-App Purchase Information:

  • All subscription payments are processed by Apple through the App Store
  • Apple's privacy policy governs payment processing: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
  • We only receive anonymized transaction data to verify your subscription status
  • Your Apple ID is used to manage subscriptions

What We DON'T Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we don't access:

  • Your bank account information
  • Credit card numbers or financial account details
  • Personal identification information (name, address, SSN)
  • Location data
  • Contacts or other personal data from your device

How We Use Your Information

We use your data only to:

  • Provide the core functionality of tracking your savings
  • Generate insights and reports about your spending patterns
  • Improve app performance and fix bugs
  • Send you important updates about the app (if you opt-in)

Subscription Data Usage:

We use subscription information to:

  • Verify your premium access and unlock features
  • Provide customer support for billing issues
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
  • Improve our subscription offerings
  • Send subscription-related notifications (renewals, expirations)
We Never:

Sell your data to third parties, use it for advertising, or share it with anyone outside Punk Ventures.

Data Storage & Security

Local Storage: Your financial data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage mechanisms.

Cloud Backup: If you enable iCloud backup, your data follows Apple's privacy and security standards.

Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption.

Access Control: Only you can access your financial data through the app's authentication.

Data Retention for Subscriptions

Subscription records are retained:

  • Active subscriptions: Duration of subscription plus 1 year
  • Cancelled subscriptions: Up to 7 years for financial/legal compliance
  • Transaction receipts: Retained as required by Apple's guidelines

Your Rights & Controls

You have complete control over your data:

  • Delete Data: You can delete all your data anytime through the app settings
  • Export Data: Export your data in a readable format
  • Opt-out: Disable any optional features or communications
  • Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you

Subscription Data Rights:

You have the right to:

  • View your subscription status in the app Settings
  • Access subscription history through your Apple ID
  • Cancel your subscription at any time (Apple Account Settings)
  • Request deletion of subscription records (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Contact us about subscription data: griffin@punk-ventures.com

Manage or cancel your subscription: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

  • Apple App Store: Payment processing, subscription management, receipt validation, app distribution and updates
  • Apple iCloud: For optional data backup (if you enable it)
  • Crash Reporting: Anonymous crash data to improve app stability

Apple's services are subject to their privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

We do not sell or share your subscription data with other third parties.

Automatic Renewal Disclosure

Auto-Renewable Subscriptions:

  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
  • You will be charged 24 hours before renewal
  • Manage or cancel in Apple ID Account Settings
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • No refunds for partial periods (except where required by law)

International Users

Subscription pricing and currency:

  • Prices vary by region and are set in your local App Store currency
  • Currency conversion handled by Apple
  • Different privacy regulations may apply based on your location (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

For GDPR compliance: Subscription data is necessary for contract performance. For CCPA compliance: Subscription data is not "sold" to third parties.

Children's Privacy

Spend Later is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • We'll notify you through the app if changes are significant
  • Your continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy

Questions or Concerns?

We're here to help. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, subscription data, or how we handle your information, don't hesitate to reach out.

For subscription or privacy questions, email us at:

griffin@punk-ventures.com

We respond within 48 hours