Privacy Policy

Introduction

TaxMate ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using TaxMate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use TaxMate, you may provide the following information:

• Work pattern information (hours worked per day)
• Household expense data (rent, mortgage interest, council tax, utilities, etc.)
• Room usage information (total rooms, exclusive business use, dual use)
• Calculation history and saved results

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the app:

• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• Usage data (features used, calculation frequency)
• App performance data (crashes, errors)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the TaxMate app functionality
• Calculate your home office tax deduction accurately
• Store your calculation history for your convenience
• Improve and optimize the app experience
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Communicate with you about app updates or important information

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All financial and calculation data you enter into TaxMate is stored locally on your device. This means:

• Your expense data and calculations remain on your device
• We do not store your financial information on our servers
• Your data is protected by your device's security measures
• If you delete the app, your local data will be removed

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure coding practices
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to any collected analytics data

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

TaxMate may use third-party services for analytics and app performance monitoring. These services may collect information used to identify you. Third-party services we may use include:

• Apple App Store (for app distribution)
• Analytics services (for usage statistics and crash reporting)

These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

Since most data is stored locally on your device, you can delete your calculation history directly within the app or by uninstalling the app.

Children's Privacy

TaxMate is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide you with the TaxMate service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Since most data is stored locally on your device, you control the retention period by managing your calculation history within the app.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country or governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United Kingdom and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United Kingdom and process it there.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

HMRC and Tax Advice Disclaimer

TaxMate is not affiliated with HMRC. This app is a calculation tool designed to help you estimate your home office tax deduction based on HMRC guidance. It does not constitute tax advice. You are responsible for:

• Ensuring the accuracy of the information you enter
• Retaining evidence of expenses claimed
• Complying with HMRC requirements
• Seeking professional tax advice if needed

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: taxmateapp@outlook.com

UK GDPR Compliance

TaxMate is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We process your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and only for the specific purposes outlined in this policy.