Privacy Policy
Dutcho (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a shared-expenses app that helps friends, couples, and groups split bills without drama. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. It also applies to our games apps, Duel — 2 Player Games, Crowd Rush, City Capture, Talking Gola, Splitpop and Party Games; where a section is specific to one app, we say so.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you use Dutcho:
- Account information: your name, email address, and profile photo (if provided).
- Expense data: amounts, descriptions, categories, group memberships, and split details you enter.
- Device information: device type, operating system, and app version for crash diagnostics.
- Usage data: anonymised in-app interactions to improve the product.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate the Dutcho service.
- To calculate and display balances between you and your group members.
- To send you notifications related to your expenses and settlements.
- To improve the app and fix bugs.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in these limited cases:
- Group members: your name and expense data is visible to members of groups you join.
- Service providers: we use Supabase for database and authentication. They process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
4. Advertising (Duel, Crowd Rush, City Capture, Splitpop and Party Games apps)
Our games apps, Duel — 2 Player Games, Crowd Rush, City Capture, Splitpop and Party Games, display ads provided by Google AdMob, including full-screen ads between levels and, in Crowd Rush and City Capture, an optional rewarded video ad that you can choose to watch (to double the coins you earn in Crowd Rush, or to start the next round with a head start in City Capture). To serve and measure these ads, Google and its advertising partners may collect and process information from your device, including advertising identifiers (such as the iOS Identifier for Advertisers/IDFA), device and app-usage data, and approximate location. Where you consent, this information may be used to show personalised ads; otherwise you may be shown non-personalised ads.
- App Tracking Transparency (iOS): before any tracking occurs, we ask your permission through Apple’s ATT prompt. You can change this anytime in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking on your device.
- EEA, UK & Switzerland: we use Google’s consent management platform to request your consent before ads load, in line with the GDPR. You can review or withdraw consent anytime from Settings → “Privacy & ad consent options” inside the app.
- How Google uses data: see how Google uses information from apps that use its services and Google’s Privacy Policy.
The Dutcho expense-splitting app does not display third-party ads; this section applies only to the Duel, Crowd Rush, City Capture, Splitpop and Party Games apps.
City Capture: what stays on your device
City Capture has no accounts or sign-in, works offline, and does not send gameplay data to our servers. Your settings are stored only on your device and are removed if you delete the app. The only data collected from City Capture is by Google AdMob for advertising, analytics and crash/performance diagnostics, as described above (advertising identifier, device and app-usage data, approximate location and diagnostics). None of it is linked to your identity by us.
Splitpop: what stays on your device
Splitpop is an offline cat-themed puzzle game. It has no accounts or sign-in and does not send gameplay data to our servers. Your level progress, stars, best score and sound, music and vibration settings are stored only on your device and are removed if you delete the app. Splitpop shows occasional full-screen ads provided by Google AdMob after a game ends. The only data collected from Splitpop is by Google AdMob for advertising, analytics and crash/performance diagnostics, as described above (advertising identifier, device and app-usage data, approximate location and diagnostics). None of it is linked to your identity by us. On iOS you can decline tracking when asked, or change it later in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking; where required by law the app shows a consent form and a “Privacy & ad choices” link in Settings to change your choices.
Crowd Rush: what stays on your device
Crowd Rush has no accounts or sign-in and does not send gameplay data to our servers. Your progress, stars, coins, upgrades and sound settings are stored only on your device, and are removed if you delete the app. The only data collected from Crowd Rush is by Google AdMob for advertising, analytics and crash/performance diagnostics, as described above (advertising identifier, device and app-usage data, approximate location and diagnostics). None of it is linked to your identity by us.
Party Games: what stays on your device
Party Games (Mafia, Imposter, Undercover, Charades, Truth or Dare and Most Likely To) has no accounts or sign-in, works offline, and does not send gameplay data to our servers. The player names you type, your sound and vibration settings and any “Remove ads” purchase status are stored only on your device and are removed if you delete the app. Party Games does not use your microphone, camera, contacts or location. The only data collected from Party Games is by Google AdMob for advertising, analytics and crash/performance diagnostics, as described above (advertising identifier, device and app-usage data, approximate location and diagnostics); none of it is linked to your identity by us. The optional one-time “Remove ads” purchase is processed by Apple; we do not receive your payment details.
Talking Gola: microphone, recordings, clips and ads
Talking Gola has no accounts or sign-in. It asks for microphone access only so that you can talk to Gola: when you hold the talk button, your voice is recorded on your device, played back in a changed voice, and kept only temporarily in the app’s cache. Recordings and the short video clips the app can create are never uploaded to our servers or to anyone else. A clip leaves your device only if you tap Share and choose where to send it, using your device’s share sheet. We do not collect, store or have access to any personal data from Talking Gola, and deleting the app removes everything it stored on your device.
Talking Gola shows ads provided by Google AdMob: occasional full-screen ads after Gola’s replies and an optional rewarded video that you can choose to watch to unlock the Gruff and Monster voices for five minutes. To serve and measure these ads, Google and its advertising partners may collect advertising identifiers (such as the iOS IDFA, only if you allow tracking), device and app-usage data, approximate location and diagnostics, as described in the Advertising section above. On iOS you can decline tracking when asked, or change it later in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking; where required by law the app shows a consent form and an “Ad privacy options” link to change your choices. Ad content is limited to a mild (PG) rating.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on Supabase infrastructure with row-level security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access data they are authorised to see. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing support@dutcho.app. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Portability of your data
- Objection to certain processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@dutcho.app.
8. Children’s Privacy
Dutcho, Duel, Crowd Rush, City Capture, Talking Gola, Splitpop and Party Games are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email. Continued use of Dutcho after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
support@dutcho.app