1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how QwikBill ("QwikBill", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the QwikBill mobile application and related web services.

By using QwikBill, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create or use an account, we may collect information such as:

• Email address used for authentication.
• Account authentication information handled by our authentication provider.

Business and Store Information

You may provide:

• Business/store name.
• Business phone number.
• Store address.
• GSTIN or other tax information you choose to enter.
• Currency preference.

Product and Billing Information

QwikBill may store information that you enter while using the billing features, including:

• Product names and categories.
• Barcode numbers.
• Product prices and stock quantities.
• GST/tax rates and discounts.
• Invoice and bill numbers.
• Customer information entered by you.
• Payment method selected for a bill, such as Cash, UPI, or Card.
• Invoice totals and related transaction records.

Device and Security Information

To support account security and single-device binding, QwikBill may use a device identifier or installation identifier associated with your QwikBill account. This information is used to help prevent unauthorized account sharing and to manage device access.

Camera and Barcode Data

QwikBill may request camera permission when you use barcode scanning features. The camera is used to scan product barcodes. Barcode values recognized by the scanner may be used to add or update products and bills. QwikBill does not need to retain camera images merely to perform barcode scanning.

Locally Stored Information

QwikBill may cache business, product, and billing information on your device so that the app can work efficiently and support offline use. You can also use the backup and restore features to export or import supported business data.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected or provided through QwikBill may be used to:

• Create and authenticate user accounts.
• Provide POS, billing, invoice, inventory, and history features.
• Generate PDF invoices.
• Create digital invoice links when you choose to publish/share an invoice.
• Enable invoice sharing through supported sharing applications.
• Synchronize supported data between the app and our cloud services.
• Provide backup and restore functionality.
• Maintain account and device security.
• Provide app localization and language preferences.
• Fix bugs, improve reliability, and maintain the service.
• Respond to support requests and protect against misuse or unauthorized access.

4. Digital Invoice Links

If you choose to share an invoice digitally, QwikBill may create a public invoice identifier and web invoice page so that the recipient can view the invoice through a web link.

You are responsible for checking the customer and invoice information before publishing or sharing a digital invoice.

5. Third-Party Services

QwikBill may use third-party services to provide authentication, cloud database, hosting, analytics, security, or other infrastructure required to operate the app. Depending on the version and configuration of the service, these providers may process information on our behalf.

Firebase / Google Services

QwikBill may use Google Firebase services, including authentication, cloud database, hosting, and related infrastructure. Information processed by these services is subject to the applicable Google/Firebase privacy and security practices.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary to provide the service, including:

• With infrastructure and service providers operating QwikBill.
• When you explicitly choose to share an invoice or business information.
• When required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
• When necessary to protect the rights, security, or integrity of QwikBill, its users, or others.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain account, business, product, and billing information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, maintain records, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data stored locally on your device may remain there until you delete it, uninstall the application, clear its app data, or otherwise remove it.

9. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access information associated with your account.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of account information, subject to legal requirements.
• Stop using optional features that require permissions, such as camera scanning.
• Request information about how your data is processed.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the details in the Contact section below.

10. Camera Permission

Camera access is optional and is requested when you use barcode scanning functionality. If you deny camera permission, other QwikBill features may continue to work, but barcode scanning will not be available.

11. Children's Privacy

QwikBill is intended for business and commercial use and is not directed toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.

12. International Data Processing

Depending on the services and infrastructure used, information may be processed or stored in countries other than your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to protect information in accordance with applicable requirements.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in QwikBill, applicable laws, or our data practices. When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be updated.