Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 3, 2026
Introduction
OwnCheck ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Inventory Data: Items you add to your inventory, including names, descriptions, photos, quantities, and prices.
- Shopping List Data: Items you add to your cool-down list or shopping list.
- Preferences: Settings such as hourly wage, monthly budget, and notification preferences.
- Chat Messages: Conversations with our AI assistant "Thrifty" to provide personalized advice.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including features used and time spent.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve the app's functionality
- Personalize your experience and provide AI-powered insights
- Send notifications about cool-down timers, streaks, and achievements
- Process in-app purchases and subscriptions
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
Data Storage
Your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. We do not store your personal inventory data on our servers.
Chat conversations with our AI assistant are processed through Google's Gemini API. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for information about their data handling practices.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Gemini API: For AI chat functionality and image analysis
- Apple StoreKit: For subscription management
- Firebase: For analytics and crash reporting
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data within the app
- Delete your data by clearing the app data or uninstalling the app
- Opt out of analytics collection in the app settings
- Control notification permissions through your device settings
Children's Privacy
OwnCheck is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: