Privacy Policy for Housel
Introduction
Thank you for choosing to use Housel ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at support@ninthtechai.com.
1. Data Collection & Local Processing
Housel is designed primarily as a local-first application. When you add bills, warranties, receipts, or household documents to your vault, that data is processed and stored entirely on your local device.
We do not collect, transmit, or sell your unencrypted personal data to external servers for advertising, tracking, or third-party data brokering.
2. Cloud Backups (For Logged-In Users)
If you choose to optionally log in to Housel using your Apple ID or Google Account, your vault data is securely synced to our cloud database (Firebase Cloud Firestore). This feature exists exclusively to allow you to restore your data across multiple devices and protect against data loss.
- Your data is protected using enterprise-grade security rules.
- Your data is strictly tied to your authenticated account and inaccessible to other users.
3. Artificial Intelligence Copilot
Our AI Copilot functionality operates strictly on your local device using basic offline logic or your device's built-in AI engine.
- We do not use cloud API endpoints for AI parsing without your consent.
- We do not send your personal data, chat logs, or documents to external servers to train AI models.
4. Push Notifications
We may request permission to send you Push Notifications exclusively to remind you of upcoming bill due dates, warranty expirations, or service renewals. All notification scheduling algorithms run locally on your device, meaning your schedule data is not tracked externally.
5. Free & Ad-Supported Model
Housel is free to use. To support continued development, the application may display non-intrusive advertisements or offer optional premium features. Advertising networks may collect anonymous device identifiers to serve ads, but they never have access to your personal vault documents, bills, or warranties.
6. Your Rights & Data Deletion
Since the majority of your data is stored locally, you can delete your data at any time by simply uninstalling the application or clearing the app data from your device settings. If you utilize the cloud backup feature, you can permanently delete your account and all associated cloud data at any time directly within the app under Settings > Account & Security > Delete Account, or by emailing us at support@ninthtechai.com.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, you may email us directly at: