Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how SafetyLlama ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use The Owner's Manual ("the App"). We built the App to help you remember details about things you own — we treat your data with the same care.
1. Information We Collect
| Category | What we collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | Email address, optional display name, hashed password | To create and secure your account |
| App content | Assets, field values, notes, and manuals you enter | To provide the service |
| Usage data | API request logs (timestamps, endpoints, response codes) | Security, debugging, abuse prevention |
We do not collect device identifiers, location data, or analytics beyond server-side request logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the App.
- To send transactional emails (account verification, password reset). We use Resend for email delivery.
- To detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access.
We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted on Railway in the United States. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt and never stored in plaintext. All API traffic is encrypted in transit via HTTPS. Access tokens expire after 15 minutes; refresh tokens expire after 30 days.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time from the Account settings screen in the App. Deletion is immediate and irreversible.
5. Third-Party Services
- Railway — API hosting and database. Privacy policy
- Expo / EAS Hosting — Web app hosting. Privacy policy
- Resend — Transactional email. Privacy policy
- Brave Search API — Optional: used to auto-fetch owner's manuals. Only the asset's make, model, and year are sent. Privacy policy
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you (it's all visible in the App).
- Correct inaccurate data (edit any field in the App).
- Delete your account and all data (Account → Delete Account).
- Export your data — coming soon.
If you are in the European Economic Area, you may also have rights under the GDPR. Contact us at the address below to exercise these rights.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or via a notice in the App. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the current version was last updated.
9. Contact
Questions or concerns? Email us at privacy@theownersmanual.app.