Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2024

1. Introduction & Overview

At NovaBill, we value your trust more than anything. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting the sensitive financial information of our users. By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this document. We prioritize absolute transparency regarding data handling and security protocols.

Key Takeaway

We do not sell your personal financial information. Our revenue comes from software subscriptions, not data brokerage.

2. GDPR Legal Bases

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of Contract: To provide the billing services you signed up for.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with financial reporting and tax regulations.
  • Consent: For marketing and analytical tracking (which can be withdrawn at any time).
  • Legitimate Interests: To prevent fraud and enhance system security.

3. Detailed Collection Types

We collect several types of data to ensure smooth operations:

Identity Data

Full Name, Email Address, and Phone Number.

Financial Identifiers

Tax ID numbers, TPS/VAT registration details for invoice generation.

4. AdMob & Tracking Disclosures

To support the free tier of NovaBill, we integrate Google AdMob. This service may collect unique device identifiers such as the Google Advertising ID (GAID) or Apple ID for Advertising (IDFA).

You can reset these identifiers in your mobile device's settings to limit personalized advertising tracking.

Learn more about Google's Partner Policy →

5. Data Usage Rationale

Your data is used to generate legally compliant invoices, process recurring subscriptions, and provide technical support. We also analyze aggregated, non-identifiable usage patterns to improve user interface efficiency.

6. Secure Storage Locations

All user data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We primarily utilize Cloud Firestore for real-time database management, leveraging Google Cloud's enterprise-grade security infrastructure.

Servers are strategically located in multiple regions to ensure high availability and compliance with local data residency laws.

7. EU User Rights (GDPR)

If you reside in the EEA, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your data. You may also object to processing or request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

8. California Consumer Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to request what personal information we collect and the right to delete that information. NovaBill does not "sell" or "share" personal information as defined by California law.

9. African Union & Cameroon Compliance

We strictly adhere to Law No. 2010/012 of 21 December 2010 relating to cybersecurity and cybercriminality in Cameroon, ensuring the protection of private life and digital identity across our African user base.

10. Third-Party Integrations

We share minimal necessary data with the following vetted partners:

  • Firebase: For authentication and analytics.
  • AdMob: For monetization of free features.
  • Stripe: For secure PCI-compliant payment processing.

11. Secure Payment Gateways

NovaBill does not store raw credit card details on our own servers. All financial transactions are proxied through Stripe, which maintains Level 1 PCI DSS certification.

12. Self-Service Data Deletion

We believe you should own your data. You can initiate a full account deletion via Settings > Security > Delete Account. This process permanently wipes all associated invoices and personal identifiers from our production servers within 30 days.

13. Children's Privacy Protection

NovaBill is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take immediate steps to delete the data.

14. Policy Amendments

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via in-app alerts or through the primary email associated with your account.

15. Developer Contact

For any privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or security concerns, please reach out directly to our engineering team:

novabillcontact@gmail.com