Privacy Policy
Effective date: November 8, 2026 • Last updated: November 2026
The Short Version (Plain English)
- •Zero Account Requirement: You never need to sign up, sign in, or provide your name, email, or phone number to use Split Bill AI.
- •Client-Side AI & OCR: Receipt images and item totals are processed directly in your web browser. Your receipts are never sent to or stored on remote servers.
- •We Don't Sell Data: We do not sell, rent, monetize, or broker any personal data or financial calculation details.
- •Local Device Storage Only: Browser preferences (such as light/dark mode and preferred currency) stay strictly on your device.
1. Introduction & Overview
At Split Bill AI ("we", "our", or "us", accessible at https://splitbillai.com), your privacy is our foundational architectural principle. Unlike conventional bill-splitting services that require user registration, social logins, bank connections, and cloud storage of receipts, Split Bill AI is designed as a zero-knowledge, client-side web utility.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is handled when you visit our website, use our split bill calculator, or utilize our AI receipt scanner.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
To ensure maximum user confidentiality, we intentionally do not collect or request:
- Personal identifying information (PII) such as your full name, mailing address, or phone number.
- Account credentials, passwords, or authentication tokens.
- Financial account numbers, credit card credentials, or bank identifiers.
- Uploaded receipt photographs or digital invoices.
- Names or contact details of participants in your bill calculations.
3. Receipt Processing & Browser-Based OCR
When you upload or snap a photo of a restaurant check or grocery invoice using our AI Receipt Scanner (/scan):
- In-Memory Processing: The image is parsed into memory in your local browser sandbox utilizing client-side optical character recognition (OCR) algorithms.
- No Server Uploads: The raw receipt image is never uploaded to, transmitted across, or persisted on our backend servers.
- Immediate Disposal: When you refresh the tab, navigate away, or close your browser, the temporary in-memory image buffer is immediately flushed and disposed of.
4. Browser Local Storage & Cookies
Split Bill AI does not use tracking cookies or advertising tracking pixels. We use browser localStorage solely for operational preferences:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your preference for Dark Mode or Light Mode | Persistent until cleared |
| splitbill_currency | Remembers your preferred currency symbol (e.g., $, €, £, ¥) | Persistent until cleared |
| splitbill_draft | Preserves your current itemized list so you don't lose data if you accidentally refresh | Session/Local |
You can clear this stored data at any time through your browser's settings or by clearing your site data for splitbillai.com.
5. Contact Us Regarding Privacy
If you have any questions or feedback about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@splitbillai.com