Simple & Straightforward

This privacy policy applies to the Retire Goals mobile application. We believe in keeping things simple and transparent about how your data is handled.

What We Collect

Retire Goals is designed to respect your privacy:

• Local Storage Only: Your retirement goals, savings data, and settings are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage
• No Server Transmission: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information or financial data to our servers
• Advertising Data: We use Google Mobile Ads which may collect advertising data according to Google's privacy policies
• App Tracking: On iOS, we request App Tracking Transparency permission for personalized ads, but you can decline without affecting app functionality

Your Financial Data

All your financial data stays on your device:

• Retirement goals and targets
• Savings amounts and contributions
• Projection settings
• Personal notes

This data is never uploaded to any server. If you delete the app, all your data is permanently removed from your device.

Privacy Effort

We make reasonable efforts to protect your privacy, but we provide the app "as is" with no guarantees. By using Retire Goals, you acknowledge that:

• We are not responsible for any issues, damages, or data loss that may occur
• Third-party services (like advertising providers) have their own privacy policies
• Your use of the app is at your own risk
• We do not provide warranties regarding data security or availability
• This app does not provide financial advice - consult a financial professional for investment decisions

Third-Party Services

The app uses the following third-party services:

• Google Mobile Ads: For displaying advertisements. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle data.
• Expo Platform: For app updates and infrastructure. Review Expo's Privacy Policy for more information.

Advertising

Retire Goals displays advertisements through Google AdMob:

• Ads are configured for non-personalized content by default
• On iOS, we request tracking permission to show personalized ads, but declining does not affect app functionality
• Google may collect device identifiers and usage information for ad serving
• You can learn more about Google's ad practices at Google Ads Policies

Children's Privacy

Retire Goals is intended for users planning their financial future. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Retention

Since all your data is stored locally on your device:

• Data persists until you delete the app
• We have no access to your data and cannot recover it if lost

Your Rights

Since we don't collect or store your personal data on our servers:

• You have complete control over your data on your device
• You can delete all data by uninstalling the app
• You can control ad preferences through your device settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.