Privacy Policy for Name It

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Name It. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application.

By using Name It, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Contact Information

App Developer: Camilo Diaz
Email: webofnamesfeedback@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the email above.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Store Locally on Your Device

All data is stored locally on your device. We do not collect or transmit your personal information to any servers.

You may provide the following information, which is stored on your device only:

Personal Information: Names, nicknames, birthdays, phone numbers, email addresses, and notes about people in your network
Photos: Profile photos of people you add (from camera or photo library)
Relationships: Information about how people are connected to each other
Groups: Custom categories for organizing people
Location Data: Optional location information about where you met people or their addresses
Voice Recordings: Temporary audio recordings when using voice input features (processed locally and deleted immediately after processing)
Gift Ideas: Optional notes about gift ideas for people in your network

1.2 Anonymous Analytics We Collect

We collect minimal, anonymous usage data to improve the app:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version (no unique identifiers)
Usage Statistics: Features you use, errors encountered (aggregated and anonymized)
Performance Data: App performance metrics (no personally identifiable information)

Important: This analytics data is anonymous and cannot be linked to you or your personal network data.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Contacts (Optional): With your explicit permission, we can import names and phone numbers from your device's contact list (imported data stays on your device)
Google Maps: When you use location features, Google Maps API processes your location queries

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Local-Only Storage

Your personal data is stored exclusively on your device:

Storing and managing your personal network of people and relationships
Displaying birthdays and sending reminder notifications
Organizing people into groups and categories
Providing search and filtering capabilities
Enabling voice input for adding people and relationships
All processing happens locally on your device

2.2 Data Backup (Local ZIP Export)

You can create manual backups:

Export your data as a ZIP file (Settings → Export Data)
ZIP file is saved to your device's storage
You control where you store backups (cloud storage of your choice, computer, etc.)
Import from ZIP file to restore your data

2.3 Anonymous Analytics

Analyzing aggregated usage patterns to improve features (anonymous only)
Identifying and fixing bugs and errors
Understanding which features are most valuable to users
Optimizing app performance

2.4 Customer Support

Responding to your support requests via email
Providing general troubleshooting guidance

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage (100% of Your Personal Data)

All your personal data is stored locally on your device:

Data stored in encrypted local database (iOS/Android secure storage)
Photos stored in app's private directory (permanent local storage)
Data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers
You have complete control over your data
No cloud sync, no servers, no accounts required

3.2 ZIP Backup/Restore

You can manually backup and restore your data:

Export your data as a ZIP file (includes all people, relationships, groups, and photos)
ZIP file is saved to your device's Downloads folder
You choose where to store backups (your own cloud storage, computer, external drive)
Import from ZIP file to restore data on the same device or a new device
We never see your backup files - they stay under your control

3.3 Security Measures

Encrypted local storage (iOS/Android secure storage)
App data isolated from other apps
Regular security updates and patches
No transmission of personal data means no interception risk

4. Who Can Access Your Data

4.1 Only You

You are the only person who can access your personal data
Data never leaves your device (except when you manually create a ZIP backup)
You can delete your data at any time (Settings → Clear All Data)
No administrators, developers, or third parties have access to your personal network data

4.2 Third-Party Services (Limited Anonymous Data Only)

We use the following third-party services that process anonymous analytics only:

Google Maps API:

Purpose: Location features, reverse geocoding
Data Processed: Location coordinates when you use location features (not linked to your identity)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Expo (Development Platform):

Purpose: App framework, crash reports, anonymous analytics
Data Processed: Device type, OS version, app version, anonymous usage stats
Privacy Policy: https://expo.dev/privacy

Important: These services do not receive any of your personal network data (names, relationships, photos, etc.)

5. Data Retention

5.1 Local Data

Stored on your device until you delete it
Remains indefinitely unless you clear app data or uninstall the app
No server-side storage or retention - your data stays on your device only

5.2 ZIP Backups

ZIP backups you create are stored wherever you choose to save them
You control retention of backup files
We do not store copies of your backups

5.3 Anonymous Analytics

Aggregated usage statistics retained for app improvement
No personal data in analytics (device-level data only)
Cannot be linked back to you or your network data

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right to Access

You can access all your data through the app
Request a copy of data we store about you

6.2 Right to Rectification

You can edit any information in the app
Request correction of inaccurate data

6.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Delete individual people, relationships, or groups in the app
Clear all data (Settings → Clear All Data)
Uninstall the app to remove all local data

6.4 Right to Data Portability

Export your data in JSON format (Settings → Export Data)
Transfer your data to another service

6.5 Right to Object

Revoke optional permissions at any time (device settings)
All storage is local - no cloud sync to opt out of

6.6 Right to Lodge a Complaint

Contact us at webofnamesfeedback@gmail.com
File a complaint with your local data protection authority
EU users: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at webofnamesfeedback@gmail.com

7. Children's Privacy

Name It is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we discover that we have collected data from a child under the appropriate age, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at webofnamesfeedback@gmail.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal network data never leaves your device, so there are no international transfers of your personal information.

The only data transferred internationally is anonymous analytics:

Device type, OS version, app version
Anonymous usage statistics
Crash reports (no personal data)

This anonymous data is processed by Expo's analytics services, which may be located in various countries.

9. Permissions We Request

Name It requests the following permissions:

Required Permissions

Storage: To save app data locally on your device

Optional Permissions (Only if you use these features)

Camera: To take photos of people (only when you tap the camera button)
Photo Library: To select existing photos from your gallery
Contacts: To import people from your phone contacts (you choose which to import)
Location: To tag where you met people or their address (only when you use location features)
Microphone: To use voice input for adding people and relationships
Notifications: To remind you of upcoming birthdays

You can grant or revoke these permissions at any time in your device settings.

10. Cookies and Tracking

10.1 Anonymous Analytics

We collect anonymous usage statistics via Expo Analytics
Data is aggregated and cannot be linked to you
No personally identifiable information is tracked
No tracking of your personal network data (names, relationships, etc.)

10.2 No Third-Party Advertising

We do not use advertising networks
We do not sell your data to advertisers
We do not track you for marketing purposes

11. Premium Subscription

11.1 Premium Features

Unlimited people (free tier limited to 30)
Advanced features and customization
Future premium features

Note: Premium subscription does not include cloud sync. All data remains local on your device.

11.2 Payment Processing

Payments processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
We do not store credit card information
Subscription managed through your app store account
See Apple/Google terms for payment and refund policies

11.3 What Happens if You Cancel

Your local data remains on your device
You revert to free tier limitations (30 person limit)
No data is deleted when you cancel

12. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information:

We will notify you within 72 hours via email
We will notify relevant authorities as required by law
We will provide information about what data was affected
We will explain steps we're taking to prevent future breaches

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notification
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance
Previous versions will be archived and available upon request

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to Know

What personal information we collect
How we use and share it
Request a copy of specific pieces of information

Right to Delete

Request deletion of your personal information
Subject to certain exceptions required by law

Right to Opt-Out

We do not sell your personal information
No opt-out necessary for data sales

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
Same service and pricing regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your CCPA rights, email webofnamesfeedback@gmail.com

15. Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not sell your personal information as defined by Nevada law.

16. Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

The only automated processing we perform:

Inferring relationships based on your input (e.g., spouse's parent → parent-in-law)
Detecting gender from names for better relationship labels
Suggesting relationship types based on existing data

All of these are transparent, reversible, and do not affect your rights.

17. Open Source and Transparency

We believe in transparency. While Name It is not currently open source, we:

Clearly document all data collection and usage
Provide export functionality for your data
Use open standards (JSON) for data portability
Will consider open-sourcing in the future

18. Data Deletion

You have the right to delete your data at any time.

How to Delete Your Data

In-App Deletion (Recommended):

Open Name It app
Go to Settings → Privacy
Tap "Clear All Data" to delete all local data immediately

Uninstall the App:

Uninstalling the app removes all app data from your device
No server-side data to delete

What Gets Deleted:

All personal information (names, birthdays, notes, etc.)
All photos and relationship data
All groups and starred relationships
All app settings and preferences

Timeline:

In-app deletion: Immediate
Uninstall: Immediate (when you uninstall the app)
No cloud data or backups to delete - everything is local

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: webofnamesfeedback@gmail.com
App Developer: Camilo Diaz
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

For GDPR or CCPA requests, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

20. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EU users, our legal basis for processing your data:

Contract Performance: Providing app features you requested
Legitimate Interest: Improving the app, security, fraud prevention
Consent: Optional features like contacts import, location, voice input
Legal Obligation: Complying with laws, responding to legal requests

You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

21. Acceptance of This Policy

By using Name It, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use Name It.

Thank you for trusting Name It with your personal network data. We take that responsibility seriously and are committed to protecting your privacy.