Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 6, 2025

1. Introduction

ReceiptWise ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our receipt management service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information:

  • Name and email address (via Clerk authentication)
  • Profile information you provide
  • Account preferences and settings

Receipt Data:

  • Receipt images you upload
  • Extracted data from receipts (merchant name, items, prices, dates, etc.)
  • Categories and tags you assign
  • Notes and modifications you make

Usage Information:

  • How you interact with the Service
  • Features you use
  • Time and date of your visits
  • Browser type and device information

Payment Information:

  • Payment information is processed and stored by Stripe
  • We only store your Stripe customer ID and subscription status
  • We never see or store your complete credit card information
3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Process and store your receipt data
  • Perform AI-powered OCR processing on receipt images
  • Generate spending insights and analytics
  • Process subscription payments
  • Send you service-related notifications
  • Respond to your requests and support inquiries
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
4. AI and OCR Processing

We use OpenAI's GPT-4 Vision API to process receipt images and extract structured data. When you upload a receipt:

  • The image is sent to OpenAI's API for processing
  • OpenAI processes the image and returns extracted data
  • We store the extracted data in our database
  • OpenAI's data processing is subject to their privacy policy and data retention practices

According to OpenAI's policies, API data is not used to train their models and is retained for a limited period for abuse monitoring.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Receipt images are stored securely in cloud storage
  • Database connections are encrypted
  • Access to data is restricted and monitored
  • Authentication is handled by Clerk, a secure identity platform
  • Payment processing is handled by Stripe with PCI compliance

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Household Sharing

When you create or join a household:

  • Receipts assigned to the household are visible to all household members
  • Members can see receipt images and extracted data for shared receipts
  • Household administrators can manage member access
  • You can leave a household or remove shared receipts at any time
7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Clerk: Authentication and user management
  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • OpenAI: AI-powered receipt OCR processing
  • Vercel: Hosting and deployment

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they process your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You can delete receipts at any time through the Service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Close your account

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@receiptwise.io or use the account settings in the Service.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: support@receiptwise.io