Your Data, Your Rights

When you track your expenses, you're creating valuable data about your life. That data should belong to you—not locked in an app forever.

What is Data Portability?

Data portability means you can:

• Export your data in a usable format
• Take it to another app if you want
• Keep your own backup copies
• Analyze it with any tool you choose

It's a fundamental right in modern data privacy laws like GDPR.

The Lock-In Problem

Many apps make it hard to leave:

• No export feature
• Proprietary formats you can't open elsewhere
• Years of data trapped if you stop paying
• Forced to keep subscribing or lose history

This isn't user-friendly—it's a trap.

Pocket Clear's Approach

We believe your data is yours. Period.

Easy Export

• Export anytime from Settings
• Choose any date range
• Standard CSV format (opens anywhere)
• PDF reports for readability

Local-First Storage

• Your data lives on your device
• Not locked in our servers
• Works offline—you're never dependent on us

No Hostage Situations

• Stop paying Pro? Data stays on your phone
• Delete the app? Export first, take your history
• Switch to another app? CSV imports anywhere

Why This Matters

For You

• No vendor lock-in anxiety
• Keep records for years after switching
• Use multiple tools for different purposes
• True ownership of your financial history

For Trust

Apps that make export easy are saying: "We're confident you'll stay because we're good, not because we trapped you."

How to Use Your Exported Data

• Spreadsheet analysis: Pivot tables, charts, deeper insights
• Tax preparation: Share with accountant
• Backup: Store in cloud drive or external hard drive
• Migration: Import to another app if needed
• Long-term records: Keep financial history for decades

Questions to Ask Any Finance App

Before committing to an expense tracker, ask:

1. Can I export all my data?
2. What format is the export?
3. Is there a limit on exports?
4. What happens to my data if I cancel?
5. Can I delete my data completely?