1. Introduction
Spluno (“we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”).
This Privacy Policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable Indian laws.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Personal information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Account information: name, email address, phone number and profile picture
- Contact information: names and contact details of friends or contacts you add to groups
- Device information: device type, operating system and unique device identifiers
- Usage information: how you interact with the App, the features you use and time spent
2.2 Financial information
- Expense data: details of expenses you record (amounts, descriptions, categories and dates)
- Settlement information: records of payments marked as settled
- Group information: details about expense-sharing groups you create or join
2.3 Technical information
- Log data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, app crashes and performance data
- Location data: general location information (city or country level), if you permit it
- Communication data: messages sent through the App, if messaging features are available
2.4 Information we do not collect
- Payment information: we do not collect credit card, bank account or payment gateway information
- Sensitive personal data: we do not collect information about religion, caste, political beliefs, sexual orientation or health
- Biometric data: we do not collect fingerprints, facial recognition data or other biometric information
3. How we use your information
3.1 Primary purposes
- Service delivery: to provide expense tracking and splitting
- Account management: to create and manage your user account
- Group management: to enable expense sharing between users
- Calculations: to calculate balances and settlements between users
- Communication: to send notifications about expenses, settlements and app updates
3.2 Secondary purposes
- App improvement: to analyse usage patterns and improve our services
- Customer support: to respond to your queries and help you
- Security: to detect and prevent fraud, abuse and security threats
- Legal compliance: to comply with applicable laws and regulations
3.3 Marketing and communications
- We may send you promotional emails about new features. You can opt out at any time.
- We may send push notifications about activity in the App. You can turn these off in settings.
- We do not sell your information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Information sharing and disclosure
4.1 With other users
- Group members: expense information is shared with members of your expense groups
- Public profile: basic profile information may be visible to other users you interact with
- Settlement records: information about settlements may be visible to relevant group members
4.2 With third parties
We may share your information with:
- Service providers: trusted third parties who help us operate the App (such as cloud storage and analytics)
- Legal authorities: when required by law, court orders or government requests
- Business transfers: in the case of a merger, acquisition or sale of our business
- Others, with your consent: when you explicitly agree to sharing with specific third parties
4.3 What we don’t share
- We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
- We do not share your financial information with unauthorised parties.
- We do not give your contact list to other users without your permission.
5. Data storage and security
5.1 Data storage
- Location: your data may be stored on servers in India or other jurisdictions
- Retention: we keep your data while your account is active or as needed for legal purposes
- Backup: we maintain secure backups to prevent data loss
5.2 Security measures
- Encryption: data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard methods
- Access control: access to personal information is limited on a need-to-know basis
- Regular audits: we carry out regular security assessments and updates
- Incident response: we have procedures for responding to security breaches
5.3 Data localisation
- We comply with Indian data localisation requirements where applicable.
- We carry out cross-border data transfers in accordance with Indian regulations.
- We store critical personal data within India where the law requires it.
6. Your rights and choices
6.1 Access and control
- Account access: you can view and update your account information at any time
- Data export: you can request a copy of your personal data
- Data correction: you can correct inaccurate information in your account
- Account deletion: you can delete your account and its associated data
6.2 Privacy settings
- Notifications: you can manage push notification and email preferences
- Visibility: you can control what information other users can see
- Location services: you can turn location access on or off in your device settings
6.3 Withdrawing consent
- You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- Some features may stop working if you withdraw consent for essential data processing.
- You can contact us to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy.
8. Children’s privacy
8.1 Age restrictions
- Spluno is not intended for children under 13.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- If we find that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
8.2 Parental rights
- Parents can contact us to review or delete their child’s information, or to stop further collection.
- We encourage parents to keep an eye on their children’s online activity.
9. International data transfers
9.1 Cross-border transfers
- Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India.
- We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards.
- Transfers comply with applicable Indian data protection laws.
9.2 Safeguards
- We use standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.
- We ensure recipient countries provide adequate protection for personal data.
- We maintain security during international transfers.
10. Data retention
10.1 Retention periods
- Account data: kept while your account is active
- Expense data: kept for 7 years after account deletion for legal compliance
- Usage data: kept for 2 years for analytics and improvement
- Communication data: kept for 1 year after sending
10.2 Deletion
- You can request deletion of your data at any time.
- We may keep some data to meet legal or regulatory requirements.
- We may keep anonymised data indefinitely for analytics.
11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
11.1 Policy changes
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
- We will post changes in the App and on our website.
- We will tell you about material changes by email or in-app notification.
- If you keep using the App after changes, you accept the updated policy.
11.2 Version control
- We keep previous versions of this policy for reference.
- You can ask us about specific changes we have made.
12. Compliance with Indian laws
12.1 Legal framework
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- the Information Technology Act, 2000
- the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- other applicable Indian privacy and data protection laws
12.2 Regulatory compliance
- We cooperate with Indian regulatory authorities as required.
- We keep records as Indian law requires.
- We report data breaches to the authorities when the law requires it.
13. Contact us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +91 78880 45253
- Address
- 22B, Ambar, Tilak Nagar, Nagpur 440010, India
- Website
- ranium.in
By using Spluno, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the data practices it describes.
This Privacy Policy takes effect from 23 June 2025 and was last updated on 23 June 2025.