Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Fayndar (“Fayndar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use the Fayndar mobile application and related services (the “App”).

By using Fayndar, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use Fayndar, you may provide:

  • Account information (full name, email address, phone number, date of birth)
  • Photos of items you choose to upload
  • Item-related information (item names, categories, notes, storage locations such as room or drawer)
  • Household account information (if you choose to create or join one)

⚠️ User Responsibility Notice

You should not upload:

  • Photos of high-value or irreplaceable items (e.g., jewelry, cash, collectibles)
  • Financial documents or government-issued IDs
  • Exact home addresses, access codes, or security-related information

You are solely responsible for the content you upload.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect limited technical information necessary to operate and improve the App, such as:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • Crash reports and performance data
  • Anonymous usage analytics (feature usage, load times)

We do not collect:

  • Precise GPS location
  • Background location data
  • Contact lists
  • Microphone recordings
  • Camera access outside user-initiated actions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide core app functionality (item organization, search, reminders)
  • Store and display your items and photos
  • Send notifications and reminders you enable
  • Improve app performance, stability, and usability
  • Provide customer support

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Data Storage & Security

  • Data may be stored locally on your device and/or on secure cloud infrastructure
  • We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards
  • No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security

Fayndar is not responsible for unauthorized access caused by:

  • Weak or shared passwords
  • Compromised devices
  • Malware or phishing attacks
  • Third-party service breaches beyond our control

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited data only with trusted service providers for:

  • Cloud hosting
  • Crash reporting
  • Analytics
  • Subscription and payment processing

These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it to provide services to Fayndar.

5. Data Retention

  • Your data is retained for as long as your account remains active
  • You may delete individual items or your entire account at any time
  • Once deleted, data is permanently removed and cannot be recovered

6. Your Rights & Choices

6.1 Account Controls

You can:

  • Access and edit your account information
  • Delete items or your entire account
  • Disable notifications
  • Clear locally cached data

6.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

6.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is collected
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of data selling (Fayndar does not sell data)

7. Children’s Privacy

Fayndar is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Notifications

Notifications are optional and can be disabled at any time through your device settings or within the App.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

The App may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

If changes are material:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date
  • Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

📧 support@fayndar.com