Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Folio ("we", "our", "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our iOS application.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your email address (required for sign-in)
• Your display name (optional, set by you)
• A unique user ID generated by Firebase Authentication

If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive only the basic profile information (email, name) those providers share with us. We do not receive your password.

Content You Create

The app stores collection data you provide:

• Collection names, categories, notes, target counts, and cover images
• Item details: names, conditions, prices, purchase dates, tags, notes, and photos
• Wishlist status

This content is stored in your private Firebase Firestore database and Firebase Storage. Only you can access your data.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not use third-party analytics or tracking SDKs
• We do not collect device identifiers for tracking
• We do not show advertisements
• We do not sell your data to anyone

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you and keep your collection data in sync across devices
• To send local notifications about collection milestones (only if you grant permission)
• To enable optional features like image search (Unsplash) and background removal (Remove.bg) when you choose to use them

3. Third-Party Services

Folio uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy.

Firebase (Google LLC)

We use Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and Storage to provide account sign-in and to sync your collection data. Firebase is operated by Google LLC. See Firebase's privacy and security information.

Sign in with Apple

If you choose Apple Sign-In, Apple may share your name and email with us. See Apple's privacy policy.

Sign in with Google

If you choose Google Sign-In, Google shares your basic profile information with us. See Google's privacy policy.

Unsplash

If you use the in-app image search feature, your search query is sent to Unsplash to retrieve images. See Unsplash's privacy policy.

Remove.bg

If you use the background removal feature, the image you select is sent to Remove.bg for processing. See Remove.bg's privacy policy.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored on Google's Firebase platform with industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Each user's data is isolated by their unique user ID — other users cannot access your collections.

5. Your Rights

You can:

• Access your data: Use the in-app export feature to download your collections as CSV or JSON
• Edit or delete data: Edit any collection or item directly in the app, or delete them individually
• Delete your entire account: Use the "Delete Account" option in Settings to permanently remove all your data and your account

If you have signed in with Apple, you may also revoke access from iOS Settings → Apple ID → Sign in with Apple → Folio.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all your collections, items, and uploaded images are permanently removed from our systems.

7. Children's Privacy

Folio is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Significant changes will be communicated through the app.

9. Contact

For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at ezgforge@gmail.com.