ThermoBudget ("ThermoBudget," "we," "us") runs thermobudget.com and the ThermoBudget app and beta. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
What we collect
Account and waitlist info: your email address and, if you choose, the type of thermostat you have.
Budget settings: your monthly budget, electricity or gas rates, heating type and comfort limits.
Bills you upload: amounts, energy usage (kWh or therms), billing periods and any cost breakdown on electric or gas bills you choose to share.
Thermostat data: if you connect your thermostat, we receive its temperature readings, settings, mode and heating/cooling status through the manufacturer's official access program (for Nest, Google's Device Access program). We only access it after you approve the connection.
Things you send us: emails, feedback and support requests.
Basic technical data: our hosting providers may log standard information such as IP address and browser or device type.
How we use it
To run your energy budget, estimate heating and cooling costs, show your history and send alerts.
To make thermostat changes you choose in the app, such as a temporary temperature change.
To email you about ThermoBudget, including the beta and launch.
To improve the service using your feedback.
We do not sell your personal information, and we don't use your thermostat or energy data for advertising.
Google user data
ThermoBudget's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We use Nest data only to provide ThermoBudget's features to you. We don't transfer it to others except as needed to run the service, comply with law, or with your permission, and we don't let people read it except with your consent, for security, or as required by law.
Who we share it with
Only service providers that help us run ThermoBudget, under their own privacy and security terms:
Netlify (website hosting and signup forms)
MailerLite (email list and messages)
Google (Nest thermostat connection, for users who connect a Nest)
Apple and Google Play (subscription payments; we never see your full card number)
Cloud hosting and AI providers that store app data or read bills you upload, only to provide the service
We may also disclose information if required by law.
Your choices
Unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email.
Disconnect your thermostat anytime from the app, your Google account, or by asking us.
Access or delete your data: email hello@thermobudget.com and we'll respond within 30 days.
How long we keep it
We keep your information while you're on the list or using ThermoBudget. Bill images are deleted after we read the numbers from them. If you ask us to delete your data, or you disconnect and stop using the service, we delete your thermostat and energy data within 30 days.
Security
We use reputable providers, encrypt data in transit, and limit who can access your information. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect it.
Children
ThermoBudget is for adults. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
Changes
If we change this policy, we'll update the date above. If the changes are significant, we'll let you know by email or in the app.
Contact
ThermoBudget 5429 University Pkwy #1050 University Park, FL 34201 hello@thermobudget.com