Lightsplit Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy for Lightsplit ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:

  • Visit our website at https://lightsplit.com, or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Policy
  • Download and use our mobile application (Lightsplit), or any other application of ours that links to this Privacy Policy
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Policy will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@lightsplit.com.

1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
  • Social Name: The name you provide for your account or profile.
  • Email Address: Used for account creation, communication, and notifications.
  • Payment Information: Bank account numbers or other payment details required to facilitate bill splitting.
b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

The information we collect includes:
  • Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps"), and hardware settings).
Google API

Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

2. How We Process Your Information

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

  • To facilitate account creation and authentication and otherwise manage user accounts. We may process your information so you can create and log in to your account, as well as keep your account in working order.
  • To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user. We may process your information to provide you with the requested service.
  • To save or protect an individual's vital interest. We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual's vital interest, such as to prevent harm.
3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

  • Analytics Providers: With third-party analytics services to understand usage patterns and improve our Services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred.
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and preferences.
  • Analyze how users interact with our Services.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our Services.

5. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your information, particularly sensitive payment data such as bank account numbers. These measures include access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the following options regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential data processing, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@lightsplit.com. We may verify your identity before processing requests.

7. International Data Transfers

Lightsplit operates globally, with a focus on Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our servers are located, including the United States. We take steps to protect your information during such transfers, but data protection laws vary by country.

8. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Services, fulfill transactions, or comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or via email. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@lightsplit.com