Privacy Policy for Pouch

This Privacy Policy explains how Pouch collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.

Effective date: 2026/05/15
App name: Pouch
Developer: NRush Solution
Contact email: [email protected]

1. Introduction

Pouch is a project and expense tracking app that helps users create projects, record expenses, manage categories, add payment methods, attach images, and optionally save expense locations.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Pouch collects, how we use it, how we store it, and what choices you have.

By using Pouch, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account information

When you create an account, log in, or use authentication features, we may collect:

Guest account information

If you continue as a guest, Pouch may create a temporary guest account to save your projects and expenses until you choose to sign up or log in.

Project and expense data

Pouch stores the information you create in the app, including:

Category and payment method data

Pouch may store categories and payment methods you create or edit, including:

Images and files

If you choose to upload profile images or expense images, Pouch may collect and store those images. Images are only uploaded when you choose to add them.

Location data

Pouch may collect location data only when you choose to add or use a location for an expense. This may include:

Pouch does not collect location data in the background. Location is used only to help you record where an expense happened.

App preferences

Pouch may store app preferences such as:

Advertising data

If Pouch shows ads, advertising partners such as Google AdMob may collect or use certain information to show, measure, and improve ads.

This may include:

Ad data collection depends on your device settings, consent choices, region, and Google’s advertising policies.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

4. Guest Accounts

Pouch allows users to continue as guest. When you continue as guest, Pouch may create a guest account using a generated guest email address. This helps keep your guest projects and expenses saved if you close and reopen the app.

If you later create an account, Pouch may convert your guest account into your real account so your projects and expenses remain saved.

If you already have an account and log in while using guest mode, Pouch may ask whether you want to:

5. How We Store Information

Pouch uses Firebase services to store and sync app data. We may use:

Your data may be stored on servers operated by Google Firebase.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share or process information with service providers that help us operate the app, including:

These services may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of users, the app, or others.

7. Advertising and AdMob

Pouch may show ads through Google AdMob.

AdMob and related Google services may collect and use information to show, limit, measure, and improve ads. This may include device identifiers, advertising ID, approximate location, app activity, ad interaction data, diagnostic information, and other data described by Google’s advertising and privacy policies.

Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your region, consent choices, device settings, Google account settings, and applicable law.

If you are in a region where consent is required, Pouch may show a consent message before personalized ads are displayed. You can choose whether to allow personalized ads where this option is available.

You can also manage ad personalization through your Android device settings or Google account settings.

Pouch does not sell your personal information. However, third-party advertising services may process certain data to provide ads, prevent fraud, measure performance, and comply with legal requirements.

8. Location Data

Pouch may ask for location permission when you use location features, such as adding a location to an expense.

If you allow location access, Pouch may collect your current latitude and longitude and may convert it into a place name or address. This information is saved only with the expense where you choose to use location.

Pouch uses location data to help you remember where an expense happened.

Pouch does not collect location data in the background. Pouch does not continuously track your location. Location is used only when you choose to use a location-related feature inside the app.

You can deny location permission and still use Pouch without automatic location features. You can also enter a location manually.

9. Data Safety and Google Play

The information in this Privacy Policy is intended to match the data disclosures shown in the Google Play Data Safety section.

Depending on your use of Pouch, the app may collect:

10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

Firebase services provide authentication, access control, and secure cloud storage features. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials safe.

11. Data Retention

We keep your data while your account is active or as needed to provide the app.

Some deleted items may be kept temporarily, such as items moved to Trash, so you can restore them for a limited time.

We may retain certain information if required for legal, security, backup, fraud prevention, or operational reasons.

12. Delete Account and Delete Data

You can delete your Pouch account from the Profile page inside the app.

To delete your account in the app:

When you delete your account, Pouch will attempt to permanently delete:

Deleting your account is permanent and cannot be undone.

Some information may remain temporarily in encrypted backups, logs, security records, or system records where immediate deletion is not technically possible. This information will be removed according to normal retention and backup processes.

If you cannot delete your account from the app, you can request account or data deletion by contacting us at:

Email: [email protected]

Please include the email address connected to your Pouch account so we can process your request. Do not include your password, payment details, private documents, or sensitive financial information.

You can also read our full account and data deletion instructions here:

Delete Data page: https://pouch.neranjan.com/delete-data.html

13. Your Choices

You can choose to:

You can deny location permission, and Pouch will still work without automatic location features.

14. Children’s Privacy

Pouch is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to use online services without parental consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

15. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your country of residence, including locations where Google Firebase or other service providers operate.

By using Pouch, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed in other countries where data protection laws may differ.

16. Third-Party Services

Pouch may use third-party services, including:

These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

You can review Google’s privacy practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we update it, we will change the effective date at the top of this page.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Pouch after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your account, your data, or a data deletion request, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Please include the email address connected to your Pouch account so we can identify your request.

Please do not send your password or sensitive financial information by email.

Advertising and AdMob

Pouch may show ads through Google AdMob.

AdMob and related Google services may collect and use information to show, limit, measure, and improve ads. This may include device identifiers, advertising ID, approximate location, app activity, ad interaction data, diagnostic information, and other data described by Google’s advertising and privacy policies.

Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your region, consent choices, device settings, Google account settings, and applicable law.

If you are in a region where consent is required, Pouch may show a consent message before personalized ads are displayed. You can choose whether to allow personalized ads where this option is available.

You can also manage ad personalization through your Android device settings or Google account settings.

Pouch does not sell your personal information. However, third-party advertising services may process certain data to provide ads, prevent fraud, measure performance, and comply with legal requirements.

Location Data

Pouch may ask for location permission when you use location features, such as adding a location to an expense.

If you allow location access, Pouch may collect your current latitude and longitude and may convert it into a place name or address. This information is saved only with the expense where you choose to use location.

Pouch uses location data to help you remember where an expense happened.

Pouch does not collect location data in the background. Pouch does not continuously track your location. Location is used only when you choose to use a location-related feature inside the app.

You can deny location permission and still use Pouch without automatic location features. You can also enter a location manually.