Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Last Updated: October 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information We DO NOT Collect:

• No Personal Identifiers: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information
• No User Accounts: We do not require registration, login, or user profiles
• No Payment Information: We do not process payments, store credit card information, or handle financial transactions
• No Biometric Data: We do not collect fingerprints, facial recognition data, or other biometric information
• No Behavioral Data: We do not track user behavior, preferences, or usage patterns
• No Communication Data: We do not access your contacts, messages, or other personal communications

1.2 Information We DO Collect:

• Location Data: We collect your approximate location (city/region level) to show contractors in your area. This data is:
  • Used only for displaying relevant contractors
  • Not stored on our servers
  • Not shared with third parties
  • Can be disabled in device settings
• Search Data: When you search for contractors, your search terms may be sent to Google Places API for results. This data is not stored by us.
• Anonymous Crash Reports: Basic crash information to improve app stability (no personal data included)
• Performance Data: Anonymous app performance metrics for optimization
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility purposes
• App Usage Statistics: Anonymous usage statistics to understand app functionality

2. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used exclusively for:

• App Improvement: Enhancing app performance, stability, and user experience
• Bug Fixes: Identifying and resolving technical issues
• Compatibility: Ensuring the app works properly on different devices and operating systems
• Feature Development: Understanding which features are most useful to users
• Contractor Search: Providing location-based contractor recommendations

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage Only:

• Device-Only Storage: All app data is stored locally on your device
• No Cloud Storage: We do not store any data on external servers or cloud services
• No Data Transmission: Your personal information is not transmitted to our servers
• Cache Data: Temporary cache data for app functionality (contractor listings, images) stored locally

3.2 Security Measures:

• Local Encryption: Any sensitive data stored locally is encrypted
• Secure Communication: All external API calls use HTTPS encryption
• No Data Retention: We do not retain any user data beyond what's necessary for app functionality

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sources

4.1 Contractor Information Sources:

• WordPress API: We fetch contractor information from a WordPress API for display purposes
• Google Places API: We send search queries and approximate location to Google Places API for contractor search results. Google's privacy policy governs this data. We do not store or share this data with other parties.
• Public Information: All contractor data displayed is from publicly available sources
• No Data Sharing: We do not share any user information with these services

4.2 External Content:

• Images: We may display images from external sources (contractor websites, WordPress media) for informational purposes
• No Personal Data Sharing: No personal information is shared with image providers
• Fallback Data: If external APIs are unavailable, the app uses local fallback data

4.3 Apple Analytics:

• App Store Connect: Apple may collect anonymous usage data and crash reports through App Store Connect. This data is governed by Apple's privacy policy and is used to improve app performance.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Data Access and Control:

• Location Data: You can disable location access in your device settings
• Data Deletion: You can clear app data by:
  • Deleting and reinstalling the app
  • Clearing app data in your device settings
  • Contacting us to request cache clearing
• No Personal Data Storage: Since we don't store personal data, there's no personal data to access, correct, or delete

5.2 Your Rights Under Privacy Laws:

• GDPR Rights: Right to access, rectification, erasure, data portability (limited applicability as we don't collect personal data)
• CCPA Rights: Right to know, delete, opt-out (limited applicability as we don't collect personal data)
• Contact Us: You can contact us with any privacy concerns at any time

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

• No Age Restrictions: Our app is suitable for all ages
• No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect personal information from children or adults
• Parental Consent: Not required as we don't collect personal data
• Safe for Children: The app only displays publicly available contractor information

7. International Data Transfers

• No Personal Data Transfers: We do not transfer any personal data internationally
• Local Processing Only: All data processing occurs locally on your device
• Third-Party Services: Google Places API may process data according to their privacy policy

8. Data Retention

• No Personal Data Retention: We do not retain any personal data
• Technical Data: Anonymous technical data may be retained for app improvement purposes
• Local Cache: App cache data is automatically cleared and not retained
• Location Data: Not retained beyond the current session

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• Policy Updates: We may update this privacy policy occasionally
• Notification Methods: Changes will be posted in the app and on our website
• Effective Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made
• Continued Use: Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Legal Compliance and Jurisdictions

11.1 Applicable Laws:

• GDPR (EU): General Data Protection Regulation compliance
• CCPA (California): California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
• COPPA (US): Children's Online Privacy Protection Act compliance
• PIPEDA (Canada): Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act compliance
• Apple App Store: App Store Review Guidelines compliance
• Google Play Store: Google Play Developer Policy compliance

11.2 Jurisdictional Coverage:

• United States: Full compliance with federal and state privacy laws
• European Union: GDPR compliance for EU users
• Canada: PIPEDA compliance for Canadian users
• Other Jurisdictions: Compliance with applicable local privacy laws

12. App-Specific Information

12.1 App Functionality:

• Directory Service: Displays publicly available contractor information
• Search Functionality: Allows users to search for contractors by category and location
• Contact Information: Displays contractor contact details for user convenience
• No Transactions: We do not facilitate or process any transactions between users and contractors

12.2 Data Accuracy:

• Third-Party Information: Contractor information is sourced from third parties
• No Verification: We do not verify the accuracy of contractor information
• User Responsibility: Users are responsible for verifying contractor credentials and information