Split A Tab

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Who we are

Split A Tab is operated by [LEGAL_ENTITY]. The service helps groups split a restaurant receipt by photo, available on the web at splitatab.com and as an iOS app.

What we collect

  • Account info: your phone number (used to sign you in), optional display name, and optional Venmo handle.
  • Receipts: the photo or PDF you upload, plus the parsed restaurant name, items, prices, fees, and total.
  • Tab activity: which items you claimed and payments you recorded. We also assign your device a randomly generated identifier so we can remember you between visits before you sign in.
  • Technical: your IP address (used to prevent abuse), a sign-in session token, your browser/device locale, and diagnostic logs when something goes wrong.

How we use it

We use this data to render the receipt parser, run the splitting math, sync your tabs across devices, and prevent abuse. We do not sell your data, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

Third-party processors

We rely on the following processors to operate the service. When you upload a receipt, the image may be sent to any or all of our AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google) for structured-data extraction. We do not send your phone number, name, Venmo handle, or any other account information along with the image — the only data those providers see is whatever appears in the image itself.

Anthropic (Claude)

Receipt image, used to extract restaurant name, items, prices, and totals.

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OpenAI

Receipt image, used to extract restaurant name, items, prices, and totals.

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Google (Gemini, Firebase Auth, Firestore, Storage, FCM)

Receipt image sent to Gemini for structured-data extraction. Phone number for Firebase Authentication. Tab data and receipt images for Firestore and Cloud Storage. FCM is used for push notification delivery.

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Vercel

Hosting and edge delivery. Vercel Analytics records aggregate, anonymous traffic data (no per-user identifiers).

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PostHog

Product analytics events tied to your account ID after sign-in (e.g. tab created, item claimed, errors). Used to measure feature usage and reliability.

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Venmo

Linking a Venmo handle to your account is optional. If you choose to add one, the “Pay” button on a tab will open Venmo (or its website) with the recipient’s handle prefilled — we do not move money or share data with Venmo. If you use Venmo, your use of that service is governed by Venmo’s own terms, which require you to be at least 18 years old.

Cookies & local storage

We use a sign-in session cookie to keep you logged in. We also store a small amount of data on your device (your name, Venmo handle, and a randomly generated identifier) so you stay recognized between visits without having to sign in.

Data retention

Receipt images are retained for at least 30 days. We may retain your account, tabs, and receipt images indefinitely until you delete your account. Deleting your account is the way to remove this data — see “Your rights” below.

Your rights and how to exercise them

You can delete your account at any time from the “Settings” tab on the account screen, on either web or iOS. For other CCPA/GDPR-style requests (access, correction, portability), email [PRIVACY_CONTACT_EMAIL].

When you delete your account, the following happens:

  • Your phone number, name, and Venmo handle are removed.
  • Tabs you created and the receipt photos on those tabs are deleted. People you shared those tabs with will no longer be able to see them.
  • Claims you made on tabs created by other people are kept (so the tab creator’s settlement record stays accurate), but your name and Venmo handle on those entries are replaced with “Deleted account.”

Children

Split A Tab is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States by our hosting and AI processors (including Vercel, Firebase, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google).

Changes to this policy

We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when this policy changes. Material changes will be highlighted in-app.

Contact

Questions or requests: [PRIVACY_CONTACT_EMAIL].