Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 24, 2024
1. Introduction
Installment Manager ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our desktop application.
Installment Manager is a desktop application that operates primarily on your local device. We believe in data ownership and privacy by design.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Local Data Storage
All your business data, including:
- Customer information (names, contact details, customer IDs)
- Product inventory (product names, prices, stock levels)
- Sales transactions and payment records
- Installment plans and payment schedules
- Financial reports and analytics data
This data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database and is NOT transmitted to our servers.
2.2 Google Drive Integration (Optional)
If you choose to enable Google Drive backup:
- We request access to your Google Drive account to store encrypted backup files
- Backup files are stored in your personal Google Drive and remain under your control
- We do not have access to your Google Drive files or backup data
2.3 License Validation
For license verification purposes, we collect:
- License key information
- Device identifier (for license activation)
- Application version
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the application functionality
- Validate your license and prevent unauthorized use
- Enable optional cloud backup features (with your consent)
- Improve application performance and user experience
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Local data is stored in encrypted format using Tauri Stronghold
- Google Drive backups are encrypted before transmission
- License validation uses secure HTTPS connections
- No third-party analytics or tracking scripts are included
However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and backup credentials.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do NOT sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties. Limited data sharing occurs only in these scenarios:
- Google Drive: When you enable backup, encrypted data is stored in your personal Google Drive account
- License Verification: License keys are validated through our secure license server (Cloudflare Workers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
6. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data stored locally on your device
- Export: Export your data to Excel, JSON, or other formats
- Delete: Delete your data at any time through the application settings
- Backup: Create and restore backups of your data
- Opt-out: Disable Google Drive integration at any time
7. Children's Privacy
Installment Manager is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Updates 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Data Retention
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- You control how long your data is retained
- Uninstalling the application will remove all local data
- Google Drive backups remain in your account until you delete them
- License information is retained for the duration of your subscription
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: