Hearth · Updated 19 May 2026
Privacy Policy
Who we are
Hearth is a shared-expense manager for the household you live in, operated by Snowah. For any privacy question, contact hello@snowah.com.
We are the data controller for the processing described here under the GDPR.
What this policy covers
This policy explains what the Hearth mobile app does with information. It does not cover third-party services that have their own policies, which we link where relevant.
What we collect and why
Hearth is built to keep your data on your device. We collect as little as possible:
- Your household entries (expenses, recurring bills, balances, and the member names you add) are stored on your device.
- If you enable notifications, a push token (Firebase Cloud Messaging) so reminders can be delivered.
- Anonymous, aggregated usage analytics (Google Analytics for Firebase) and crash diagnostics (Firebase Crashlytics).
Legal bases (GDPR Article 6)
- Performance of our agreement with you (providing the app and its core features).
- Your consent, for optional diagnostics and, where applicable, personalised advertising; you can withdraw consent at any time in the app or device settings.
- Our legitimate interests in keeping the app secure, stable, and free of abuse, balanced against your rights.
- Compliance with legal obligations, such as tax records for purchases.
Service providers and recipients
We share data only with processors that help us run the app:
- Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging), for usage and stability reporting and notifications.
- Apple App Store and Google Play, for distribution and updates.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside your country. Where they do, transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
How long we keep data
On-device data lasts only as long as the app is installed. Diagnostics are retained for a short period in aggregated form.
Your rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, and port your data, and to object to certain processing. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
Hearth keeps no account, so deleting the app removes your household data from the device. Analytics and crash data are anonymous; turn off notifications to stop the push token.
Children
These apps are not directed to children under the age required by your local law for digital consent, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Security
We use industry-standard measures, including encryption in transit and access controls, to protect information. No method is perfectly secure, but we work to keep risk low.
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected here with a new date. Last updated 19 May 2026.
Contact
Questions or requests: hello@snowah.com.