Last Updated: October 2, 2025
Introduction
Garage Vault ("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: Item names, quantities, categories, descriptions, and photos you add to your inventory
- Storage Information: Storage location names, descriptions, and QR codes you create
- Photos: Images of items you scan or upload from your photo library
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version
- Usage Data: App features used, crash reports (anonymous)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Garage Vault service
- Process photos through AI to identify products and extract details
- Store your inventory data locally on your device
- Enable household sharing features (if you choose to use them)
- Send low stock notifications (if you enable them)
- Improve app functionality and user experience
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
OpenAI (GPT-4o)
- Purpose: AI-powered product identification from photos
- Data Shared: Photos you scan are temporarily sent to OpenAI's API for analysis
- Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy
- Data Retention: OpenAI does not retain images after 30 days
Supabase (Optional - Household Sharing)
- Purpose: Cloud storage for household sharing features
- Data Shared: Only if you join or create a household
- Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Your inventory data is primarily stored locally on your device
- Cloud Storage: Only used if you opt into household sharing features
- Encryption: Data transmitted to third-party services is encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS/TLS
- No Sale of Data: We never sell your personal information to third parties
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data stored in the app at any time
- Delete: Delete individual items or clear all data from within the app
- Opt-Out: Disable AI scanning and enter items manually
- Notifications: Control notification permissions in your device settings
- Camera/Photos: Revoke camera and photo library access in device settings
Children's Privacy
Garage Vault is not intended for children under 13. 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 updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the new policy in the app.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@garagevault.app
Data Deletion
To delete your data:
- Open Garage Vault app
- Go to Settings
- If in a household: Select "Leave Household" and choose "Clear All Items"
- If not in a household: Delete the app to remove all local data