Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 5, 2026
Overview
BananaBird is a personal finance tracking tool. The application is designed around the idea that your financial data belongs to you.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, where it is stored, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
When you create an account or use BananaBird, we may collect:
- Account information – such as your name and email address.
- Authentication information – such as encrypted passwords or social login identifiers.
- Financial information – information you choose to enter, including accounts, assets, income, expenses, related notes, etc.
- Technical information – such as IP addresses, browser types, session data, and application usage logs.
- Support communications – information you submit through support forms or email.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the BananaBird service
- Authenticate your account and protect your security
- Store and display the financial information you choose to enter
- Respond to support requests
- Improve the reliability, functionality, and security of the application
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Your information is used only for the purpose of providing and operating BananaBird. We do not use your financial data for advertising, marketing, profiling, or aggregate analysis.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not access your financial data unless it is reasonably necessary to operate the service, respond to a support request initiated by you, or meet a legal obligation.
Your Financial Data
The financial information you enter into BananaBird belongs to you.
BananaBird does not connect directly to banks or financial institutions. Financial information is entered manually or imported from user-provided files.
Your financial data is used only to provide the features of the application. It is not used for advertising, marketing, or unrelated analysis.
Data Storage and Location
BananaBird is hosted in Canada and is primarily intended for users in Canada.
If you access BananaBird from outside Canada, your information may still be stored and processed in Canada or by service providers that support the operation of the application.
Cookies and Sessions
BananaBird uses cookies and session technologies that are necessary for authentication, security, and operation of the website. These help keep you signed in, protect your account, and support normal application functionality.
Third-Party Services
BananaBird may use third-party service providers to operate the application. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
| Provider | Purpose | Type of Information |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud infrastructure hosting | Infrastructure hosting services such as servers, storage, DNS, and network services. |
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Email delivery and routing | Email address and email content necessary to send system or support messages |
| Optional social login | Login identifier, name, and email address provided through Google authentication |
This list may be updated as service providers change.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of storing or transmitting information over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
If you delete your account or purge your data, we will delete or anonymize the applicable information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law or necessary for security, backup, or operational purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Request a copy of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To make a privacy request, please contact support.
Children's Privacy
BananaBird is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When significant changes are made, we will update the effective date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within the application.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how BananaBird handles personal information, please contact support.