Your property data is private. PropertyNest stores everything -- properties, rooms, assets, documents, warranties, and maintenance records -- locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store your property information on any server.
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 or your personal iCloud account
- Access your location, contacts, or photos beyond what you explicitly initiate
2. Data Stored on Your Device
All data lives in SwiftData 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 sandbox -- 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. iCloud Sync (Premium -- Coming Soon)
A future Premium update will offer optional iCloud sync. When enabled, your property data will sync via CloudKit to your personal iCloud account -- the same account you use for all Apple services. LynxApps will never have access to your iCloud data. iCloud sync will be optional and off by default.
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 your app's local sandbox and never uploaded.
- Photos: To attach images from your photo library to assets and maintenance records.
- Notifications: To deliver maintenance reminders at dates you configure. You control this in iOS Settings.
- Face ID / Touch ID: Used for app lock only. Biometric data never leaves your device.
- App Tracking Transparency (ATT): Required by Apple if we serve ads. Declining ATT means you may see less relevant ads; it does not affect any app functionality.
5. OCR and Document Scanning
PropertyNest uses Apple's Vision framework for on-device 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 sandbox.
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 identifier (IDFA) to serve ads if you grant ATT permission. 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, iOS 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 Apple via StoreKit 2. LynxApps never sees or stores your payment details. Purchase receipt validation happens on-device.
9. Secure Credentials and Sensitive Records
PropertyNest stores sensitive items such as access codes and credentials in the iOS Keychain -- not in the app database. Keychain data is encrypted by iOS and protected by your device passcode and biometrics. These items never leave your device.
10. Data Retention and Deletion
Your data exists only on your device (and your personal iCloud if sync is enabled in a future update). 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
- Delete the app from your iPhone to permanently remove all data from your device
11. Security
PropertyNest relies on iOS's built-in security model:
- SwiftData databases are stored in the app sandbox, protected by iOS data protection (encrypted at rest)
- Sensitive credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never in the database
- Optional Face ID / Touch ID 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 delete 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: support@lynxapps.com
- Response time: within 2-3 business days
Privacy by design. PropertyNest was built so your property records, document scans, and home details never leave your device. Your home is personal -- and it stays that way.