Last Updated: May 2026
TipZen ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application.
We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII). Your bill data, tips, and budget history are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
TipZen requests access to your location only to find nearby restaurants via the "Nearby Eats" feature. This data is processed in real-time to provide search results and is not stored or shared with any third parties.
We use the following third-party services which may collect data governed by their own policies:
TipZen uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use your device's Advertising ID (GAID on Android) to show personalized ads based on your interests. This data is collected and processed by Google LLC — we do not store or have access to this data.
Google's full Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
AdMob data usage: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
Google AdMob uses your device's Advertising ID to serve personalized ads. This ID is managed entirely by Google and is not stored by us. You can reset your Advertising ID at any time from your device settings.
You can opt out of personalized ads at any time by following these steps:
You can also visit https://adssettings.google.com to manage your ad preferences.
| Data Type | Collected? | Purpose | Shared With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising ID | Yes (by AdMob) | Personalized ads | Google AdMob |
| Location | Optional | Nearby restaurants feature | Not stored or shared |
| Bill calculations | No | Stored on device only | Nobody |
| Name / Email | No | — | — |
| Payment info | No | — | — |
TipZen is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
All bill data and calculations are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to our servers. We do not have access to any of your personal financial data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: your@email.com