Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters
This Privacy Policy explains how Ascentist handles information when you use the app and this website.
Effective date
8 April 2026
1. Introduction
Ascentist is a personal finance app designed to help users understand income, expenses, accounts, and net worth in a clear and simple way.
We respect your privacy and aim to handle your information responsibly, transparently, and with care.
2. Information we collect
Ascentist does not collect or receive the financial information you enter into the app.
- Financial information such as income, expenses, account names, balances, and allocation data is stored locally on your device only.
- Contact information you provide when contacting support, such as your email address.
- Technical information you may choose to share in support emails, such as your device model, iOS version, app version, and screenshots.
- Purchase information related to subscriptions or premium access managed through Apple.
3. How we use information
Ascentist uses locally stored information on your device to provide the app’s features.
- Display and organise the financial information you choose to enter.
- Respond to support requests, feedback, and bug reports.
- Manage subscriptions and premium feature access.
4. Data storage
Financial data entered into Ascentist is stored locally on your mobile device only.
Ascentist does not store your financial data on external servers.
5. Analytics and crash reporting
Ascentist does not use analytics tools.
Ascentist does not use crash reporting services.
6. Subscriptions and payments
If Ascentist offers premium features through in-app purchase, payments and subscription transactions are processed by Apple.
We do not receive your full payment card details.
We may receive limited information from Apple, such as subscription status or transaction confirmation, to provide premium access.
7. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information only when necessary to:
- Process subscriptions and purchases through Apple.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Protect the rights, safety, and security of users or the service.
8. Data retention
Information stored locally in the app remains on your device unless you delete it.
Support emails and related correspondence may be retained for administrative and support purposes.
9. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Contact us with privacy-related questions.
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
10. Children’s privacy
Ascentist is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.