# HomeFolio Privacy Policy
**Effective date:** March 21, 2026
**Developer / Publisher:** [Insert your name or business name]
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HomeFolio is a local-first home inventory app that helps you record rooms, belongings, receipts, warranties, and insurance report details on your device.
HomeFolio is the current public brand name for the same shipped app previously referred to as HomeVault.
## What HomeFolio Collects
HomeFolio may store the following information on your device when you choose to use the app:
- Room names and item details
- Brands, model or serial numbers, prices, and purchase dates
- Warranty details and reminder preferences
- Notes you add to your inventory
- Photos of rooms, items, and receipts
- Report details such as policyholder name, property address, and report reference
- App settings such as currency, onboarding status, and premium status
## How HomeFolio Uses Information
HomeFolio uses this information to:
- Organize your home inventory
- Attach photos and receipts to items
- Track warranty dates
- Send local warranty reminder notifications
- Generate PDF insurance reports
- Export and restore backups you choose to create
- Enable premium features after purchase
## Local-First Storage
HomeFolio is designed to keep your inventory data on your device.
Your rooms, items, notes, photos, receipts, generated reports, and backup files are not uploaded to a HomeFolio backend during normal use.
## Permissions
HomeFolio may request access to:
- **Camera** to capture item, receipt, room, or barcode images
- **Photos / Media Library** to select images from your device
- **Notifications** to send local warranty reminders
- **Files / Documents** to export, import, and share backups or PDF reports
You can deny these permissions, but some features may not work correctly.
## Purchases and Premium Features
HomeFolio offers optional premium features through in-app purchases.
Purchases and purchase restoration may involve third-party providers such as:
- Google Play
- Apple App Store
- RevenueCat
Payment information is handled by the app store and its payment providers, not by HomeFolio.
## App Updates
HomeFolio may use Expo/EAS Update services to check for and deliver app updates. This may involve limited technical information needed to provide updates, such as app version, device platform, and network information.
## Sharing, Export, and Backup
HomeFolio only shares your content when you choose to do so.
Examples include:
- Sharing a PDF insurance report
- Exporting a backup file
- Restoring a backup file you selected
Backups and reports may contain personal household and purchase information, so you should store and share them carefully.
## Notifications
HomeFolio uses local notifications on your device to remind you before warranties expire.
HomeFolio does not use a remote push notification server for these reminders.
## Data Sharing
HomeFolio does not sell your personal information.
HomeFolio does not share your inventory content with advertisers.
Limited data may be shared only when necessary for:
- Purchase processing and restoration
- App update delivery
- File sharing you initiate
- Compliance with legal obligations
## Data Retention and Deletion
Because HomeFolio is primarily local-first, you control most of your data.
Your data generally stays on your device until you delete it, clear app data, restore over it, or uninstall the app. If you export or share files, copies may remain in the locations or services you chose.
## Children's Privacy
HomeFolio is not directed to children under 13.
## Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any updated version will be posted at the current Privacy Policy URL with a revised effective date.
## Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
**[Insert your contact email or contact form URL]**