Privacy Policy for Upcharge

Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

Upcharge (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Data You Provide

  • Receipt images: Photos or PDFs you upload for scanning
  • Receipt details: Food costs, fees, tips, and other order information you enter
  • Platform preferences: Which delivery services you use
  • Budget settings: Monthly fee budget goals you set

Data Stored on Your Device

All your data is stored locally on your device only. We do not have servers that collect or store your personal information.

  • Receipt history and details
  • Monthly spending summaries
  • App preferences and settings

Data We Do NOT Collect

  • Personal identification information (name, email, address)
  • Payment information or credit card details
  • Location data
  • Contacts or phone data
  • Usage analytics or tracking data
  • We do NOT send your data to any external servers

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to:

  • Display your delivery order history and spending
  • Calculate fees and convenience premiums
  • Generate reports and insights about your spending
  • Track progress toward your budget goals

Data Storage and Security

  • Local Storage Only: All data remains on your device using iOS secure storage (UserDefaults)
  • No Cloud Sync: We do not upload your data to any cloud service
  • No Third Parties: We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to anyone
  • You Control Your Data: You can delete all your data at any time from Settings

Photo and Document Access

The app requests access to:

  • Photo Library: To select receipt screenshots for scanning
  • Camera (optional): To take photos of receipts
  • Files: To select PDF receipts

These permissions are used solely for receipt scanning. Images are processed on-device using Apple’s Vision framework and are never uploaded to external servers.

Data Retention

Your data remains on your device until you:

  • Delete individual receipts
  • Use “Delete All Data” in Settings
  • Uninstall the app

Children’s Privacy

Upcharge is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access all your data (it’s on your device)
  • Delete your data at any time
  • Export your data (CSV or PDF)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@oiopublisher.com

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information. Since we do not collect, sell, or share personal information with third parties, these provisions generally do not apply to our app.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

  • All data processing occurs locally on your device
  • No data is transferred outside your device
  • You have full control over your data
  • No consent is required for data processing as no data leaves your device

Summary: Your data stays on your phone. We don’t collect it, sell it, or share it. Period.