HandeeFriend is designed to respect your privacy. We do not operate our own servers and do not store user data ourselves. Here is exactly what happens with your information when you use the app:
1. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not require you to create an account. We do not collect your name, email, phone number, payment information, contacts, or any identifying information. We do not track usage analytics. We do not have a user database.
2. Information Sent To Third Parties
When you use the app's camera, photo-upload, or estimate features, the following flows directly from your device to third-party services:
- Photos you capture or select — sent to Google Gemini (AI analysis)
- Approximate location (city + country, derived from your device GPS) — sent to Google Gemini for regional pricing and codes
- Text descriptions you enter — sent to Google Gemini as part of the prompt
These transfers are subject to Google's privacy policy. We do not see, store, log, or retain any of this data.
3. Affiliate Tracking
When you tap an Amazon, Home Depot, or Lowe's link in the app, you are redirected to that retailer's website with our affiliate tag attached. The retailer tracks your visit and any purchase through their own cookies/privacy practices. We receive aggregated commission reports that do not identify individual users.
4. Device Permissions
The app requests the following iOS/Android permissions, each of which you can revoke in Settings:
- Camera — for taking photos of walls, fixtures, and contractor quotes
- Photo library — for selecting existing photos
- Location (while in use) — for local pricing and building codes
5. On-Device Storage
The only information stored on your device is your Terms of Service acceptance (the version you accepted and the timestamp). This is kept in the app's local storage and never leaves your device. Deleting the app removes it.
6. Children
HandeeFriend is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from or direct the app at children.
7. Your Rights
Because we do not collect or hold personal data ourselves, there is no user record for us to access, correct, or delete on your request. To manage your data held by Google, use Google's privacy controls at myaccount.google.com.
8. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in a new effective date and communicated via an in-app notice.
9. Contact
Privacy questions? Contact us at hello@handeefriend.com.