Privacy Policy for Tabeq

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tabeq ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for Tabeq, we collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Profile picture (optional)
Apartment/building information (floor number, apartment number)

1.2 Building and Payment Information

Building details (name, address, location coordinates)
Expense and bill information
Payment records and status
Building balance information

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

Device information (device type, operating system)
App usage data and analytics
Location data (only when using the map feature to register a building)
Push notification tokens (for sending notifications)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Tabeq service
Manage building expenses and payments
Enable communication between building administrators and residents
Send notifications about bills, payments, and building updates
Verify user identity and prevent fraud
Improve and optimize our app
Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

We use Google Firebase services to store and protect your data:

Firebase Authentication: Securely manages user accounts
Cloud Firestore: Stores building, user, and payment data
Firebase Storage: Stores profile pictures and uploaded documents
Firebase Cloud Messaging: Delivers push notifications

Your data is stored on secure servers in Europe (Belgium - europe-west1) and is protected using industry-standard encryption.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within Your Building

Building administrators can view resident information (name, apartment number, payment status)
Your name and apartment number are visible to your building administrator
Payment information is only visible to you and your building administrator

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Firebase: For hosting, database, authentication, and storage
Google Maps: For location selection when registering buildings

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and safety
Prevent fraud or security issues

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information in the app
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Opt-out: Disable push notifications in your device settings
Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

6. Children's Privacy

Tabeq is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

Your account is active
Needed to provide our services
Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Location Data

We collect location data only when:

Building administrators use the map feature to register their building location
You grant location permission in your device settings

Location data is not collected continuously and is only used for building registration purposes. You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Tabeq does not use cookies. We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage patterns, but this data is anonymized and does not personally identify you.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending a notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of Tabeq after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on Firebase servers located in Europe (Belgium). If you are located outside the European Economic Area, your data may be transferred to and processed in Europe. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: abdelrahmanalshref@outlook.ccom

App: Tabeq

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

13. Consent

By using Tabeq, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our app.