Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spend Glance?

Spend Glance is a personal finance application that automatically extracts transactions from your bank statements and helps you understand your spending through dashboards, trends and categorization.

Does Spend Glance connect directly to my bank account?

No. Spend Glance does not use Open Banking or internet banking credentials. You remain in control by uploading your own bank statements whenever you choose.

Is my financial data stored on your servers?

No. Each user stores their financial data in their own Turso database. The application only accesses your database to process your requests.

Why do I need a Turso database?

Every user gets an independent database. This provides: - Better privacy - Complete data isolation - Easier backups - No shared customer database

Is Turso free?

Yes. The free Turso plan is sufficient for most personal finance usage. If Turso changes its pricing in the future, you can continue using your existing database or upgrade according to their plans.

Do I need any technical knowledge?

Very little. The onboarding wizard guides you through creating a free Turso database and connecting it to Spend Glance.

Why do I need Google Sign-In?

Google Sign-In provides secure authentication without requiring another password. Spend Glance never sees your Google password.

Can I use another login provider?

Currently only Google Sign-In is supported.

What information is stored about my account?

Only basic profile information: - Name - Email address - Google ID - Profile picture (if available) - Your Turso database connection details

Can I change my Google account later?

Not currently. Future versions may support migrating to another Google account.

What happens during onboarding?

The onboarding wizard helps you: 1. Verify your Google account. 2. Create a Turso database. 3. Generate an authentication token. 4. Connect your database. 5. Create your workspace.

What if my database connection fails?

Check: - Database URL - Authentication token - Internet connection You can retry without starting onboarding again.

Can I repeat onboarding?

Yes. You can reconnect your workspace if needed.