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Where is my data stored?

All your data — expenses, reports, receipts — is stored locally on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud. Your data stays private and accessible even without internet.

How do I back up my data?

Go to Settings → Manual Backup & Restore → Export Backup. This creates a JSON file you can save to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or any cloud storage you prefer.

How does AI receipt scanning work?

AI scanning is optional and uses your own API key from Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, or OpenAI. Go to Settings → AI Receipt Analysis, select a provider, enter your key, and tap Save. The app will test the connection automatically.

Google Gemini offers a free tier with 1,500 requests/day — no credit card required.

How do I get a free Gemini API key?

Visit aistudio.google.com/app/apikey, sign in with your Google account, and create a free API key. No credit card needed.

How does trip tracking work?

Enable trip tracking in Settings → Trip Tracking. Set your home location on the map, choose a distance threshold (e.g. 5 km), and enable tracking. ExpenseFlow will automatically detect when you travel beyond the threshold and record your trip.

How do I generate an expense report?

Go to the Reports tab, tap + New Report, add expenses, then tap Export to share as PDF or CSV.

I lost my data — can I recover it?

If you previously exported a backup (Settings → Export Backup), you can restore it via Settings → Restore from Backup. If no backup exists, the data cannot be recovered since it was stored only on-device.

How do I delete all my data?

Deleting and reinstalling the app will permanently remove all data. Alternatively, you can use the in-app database reset option in Settings.