Privacy Policy

1. Data We Don't Collect

PropertyNest does not:

• Transmit your property details, asset records, or maintenance history to any server
• Create or require user accounts
• Sell or share your personal or property information with third parties
• Store your data outside your device
• Access your location, contacts, or photos beyond what you explicitly initiate

2. Data Stored on Your Device

All data lives in the app's private local storage on your device:

• Properties: Name, address, type, and notes you enter
• Rooms: Room names, descriptions, and their association to a property
• Assets and appliances: Name, model, serial number, purchase date, cost, and notes
• Documents: Scanned or imported files stored in the app's private storage -- never uploaded
• Warranties: Expiry dates, coverage details, and linked assets
• Maintenance records: Service dates, cost, contractor name, notes, and attached photos
• Reminders: Task descriptions and scheduled dates
• Settings: Currency preference, notification preferences, and app lock status

3. Backups

PropertyNest does not sync your data to LynxApps or to any cloud service operated by us. Your data is only backed up if you choose to back it up, using Android's own backup features or a backup file you save yourself. Those backups are handled by the service you choose, not by LynxApps.

4. App Permissions

PropertyNest may request the following permissions:

• Camera: To scan documents and capture photos of assets or service work. Photos are stored in the app's private storage and never uploaded.
• Photos and files: To attach images or files from your device to assets and maintenance records.
• Notifications: To deliver maintenance reminders at dates you configure. You control this in Android Settings.
• Fingerprint / face unlock: Used for app lock only, through Android's biometric prompt. Biometric data never leaves your device and is never accessible to PropertyNest.
• Advertising ID: Used by Google AdMob in the free tier to serve ads. You can reset or delete your advertising ID in Android Settings.

5. OCR and Document Scanning

PropertyNest uses on-device text recognition for OCR (optical character recognition). Text is extracted entirely on your device -- no image or text is sent to any external server. Scanned documents are stored locally in the app's private storage.

6. Advertising (Free Tier)

The free tier displays banner advertisements via Google AdMob. Ads appear only on non-sensitive screens. AdMob may use your device's advertising ID to serve ads. Google's data use is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Premium subscribers see no ads.

7. Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics

PropertyNest uses Firebase (by Google) for two purposes:

• Analytics: Anonymised, aggregated event data (e.g. which features are used, app open counts). No property addresses, asset values, document contents, or other personal data is ever included in analytics events.
• Crashlytics: If the app crashes, a report is sent containing device model, Android version, and a stack trace. No personal data or property information is included.

Firebase data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of analytics in Settings.

8. In-App Purchases

Premium subscriptions are processed entirely by Google Play Billing. LynxApps never sees or stores your payment details.

9. Sensitive Records

PropertyNest is designed to keep sensitive items such as access codes and credentials out of readable app storage. Where supported, these items are protected by Android's encrypted storage and your device's screen lock and biometrics. These items never leave your device.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

Your data exists only on your device (and in any backup you have chosen to make). To delete it:

• Delete individual records from within the app at any time
• Use Settings > Your Data > Delete All Data to wipe all PropertyNest data from the app
• Uninstall the app, or clear its storage in Android Settings, to remove all data from your device

11. Security

PropertyNest relies on Android's built-in security model:

• App data is stored in the app's private storage, protected by Android's file-based encryption on supported devices
• Sensitive credentials are kept out of readable app storage, as described above
• Optional fingerprint or face unlock app lock adds a biometric gate before the app opens
• No personal property data is transmitted over the network

12. Children's Privacy

PropertyNest is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has used the app, contact us and we will assist with data removal.

13. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / LGPD)

Because PropertyNest stores all personal data locally on your device:

• Access and portability: All data is on your device; export via PDF Property Passport (Premium) or by using Settings > Your Data
• Deletion: Delete individual records in-app or uninstall the app entirely
• Correction: Edit any record at any time
• Analytics opt-out: Disable Firebase analytics in Settings
• No data sale: We do not sell personal data

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact

Privacy questions? Reach us at:

• Email: lynxapps.contact@gmail.com
• Response time: within 2-3 business days