1. Overview
Briven ("the App") is a manual, structural budgeting app for iOS — no bank connections, no CSV/OFX import, no accounts. You enter your income sources, subscriptions, and expenses yourself, and Briven turns that into a clear monthly picture.
By installing or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
2. Information We Collect
The following information is collected or processed by the App.
| Data Type | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Data Income sources, subscriptions, expenses, savings goals, categories, payment methods, budget settings — all entered manually by you |
Core app functionality | Device only |
| iCloud Sync Data The same financial data, synced across your own Apple devices |
Multi-device sync (free) | Apple iCloud * |
| Face ID / Touch ID Optional app-lock authentication |
App lock | Not collected — on-device only |
| Purchase Status Whether you own the optional one-time Briven Lifetime purchase, verified by Apple |
Unlocking paid features | Apple App Store |
| Exported Files CSV/PDF files you choose to create from your expenses |
Data export (optional) | Device — shared only where you choose |
| Anonymous Usage Analytics App opens, sessions, crash diagnostics (no PII) |
App improvement | Firebase Analytics / Crashlytics |
| Location Data | Not collected | Not collected |
| Account / Login | Not collected | Not collected |
| Bank Credentials / Bank Connections | Not applicable | Never requested |
* Applies only when you are signed into iCloud on your device. Sync happens directly between your devices and Apple's private CloudKit database — the App's developer never receives a copy of your data.
3. Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics
Briven uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) to understand how the app is used and to diagnose crashes.
These tools collect only anonymous, aggregated data such as:
- App open frequency and session duration
- Standard events Firebase collects automatically (e.g., first open, app updates) — the App sends no custom events about what you do in it
- Device type, OS version, and app version
- Crash logs and stack traces
- Country/region (derived from IP, not GPS)
For details on how Firebase handles data, please refer to the Firebase Privacy Policy.
4. In-App Purchase (Apple)
Briven offers an optional, one-time purchase called Briven Lifetime — not a subscription. The purchase is processed entirely by Apple through the App Store.
5. How We Use Information
Collected information is used solely for the following purposes.
- App Services: Tracking your income, subscriptions, expenses, and savings goals, and turning them into monthly summaries and reports
- Multi-Device Sync: Synchronizing your financial data across your own Apple devices via iCloud
- App Lock: Verifying Face ID/Touch ID locally to protect access to the app
- Purchases: Checking and restoring your optional Briven Lifetime purchase through Apple
- Data Export: Creating a CSV or PDF file on your device only when you tap Export; the file goes only where you choose in the share sheet, and the temporary copy is deleted afterward
- Widgets & Control Center: They only open the App to a new expense — they do not read or display your financial data
- Improvement: Understanding how often the app is used and diagnosing crashes via Firebase to guide development
We do not sell or share your financial data or usage data with any third party for marketing purposes.
6. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Analytics | Anonymous usage analytics for app improvement | View → |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash diagnostics | View → |
| Apple iCloud (CloudKit) | Free multi-device sync of your financial data (only when signed into iCloud) | View → |
| Apple App Store | App distribution and the optional in-app purchase | View → |
7. Data Retention & Deletion
- Financial Data (Local): Stored on your device and permanently deleted when you uninstall the App.
- Financial Data (iCloud): If iCloud sync is in use, uninstalling the App from one device does not remove your private iCloud copy — reinstalling restores it. To remove it, delete your entries in the App before uninstalling, or check iOS Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Manage Account Storage. Because this data lives in your own private iCloud, we cannot access or delete it on your behalf, but we are happy to help by email.
- Purchase Data: Managed by Apple. We keep no purchase records of our own.
- Exported Files: Files you share are under your control. The App deletes its temporary copy as soon as the share sheet closes.
- Analytics Data: Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics retain aggregated, anonymous event and crash data per Google's data retention policy.
We hold no copy of your financial data on any server we control. If you do not use iCloud sync, uninstalling the App is sufficient to completely remove all your data.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the following rights.
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right of Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing
To exercise your rights or for inquiries, please contact us at the address below.
9. Children's Privacy
Briven is not directed to children under the age of 13 (US) or 16 (EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you become aware that a child has used the App, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to delete the relevant data.
10. Security
Your financial data is stored using Apple's SwiftData framework, protected by the device's file system encryption. Exported files are written with iOS data protection and deleted after sharing.
When iCloud sync is enabled, data is transmitted to and stored in Apple's private CloudKit database under Apple's encryption policy, both in transit and at rest. Your data is never transmitted to our servers.
When app lock is enabled, Face ID / Touch ID authentication is handled entirely by Apple's LocalAuthentication framework and the device's Secure Enclave — your biometric data never leaves your device and Briven never has access to it.
11. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated due to changes in law or service updates. Significant changes will be announced on this page, with the “Last updated” date revised.
Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please reach out.
We aim to respond within 5 business days.