Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Nestiva ("we", "our", or "us"). Nestiva is a comprehensive personal management application designed to help you organize physical belongings, track expenses, manage daily checklists, and pin quick notes.
We take your privacy extremely seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, how it is protected, and your rights regarding your personal data when using the Nestiva mobile and web application.
2. Information We Collect
Nestiva collects only the necessary information required to provide multi-device sync and personal management services:
A. Account Information
When you create an account, we collect authentication credentials via Firebase Authentication:
- Email & Password: Email address and hashed authentication tokens.
- Third-Party Sign-In: If you sign in via Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we receive basic profile info (email address and account identifier) provided by Apple or Google.
B. User-Generated Content
To provide your personal dashboard, inventory, and expense insights, the data you explicitly input into the app is securely stored in Cloud Firestore associated with your unique account ID:
- Stuff Inventory Data: Item names, descriptions, categories, status (New, Used, Broken), purchase dates, purchase/current price valuations, currency preferences, and maintenance interval schedules.
- Expense Logs: Expense amounts, currencies, category tags, timestamps, and notes.
- Checklist & Focus Items: Task titles, notes, status, due times, and daily recurrence settings.
- Notes: Titles, text content, color preferences, and pin flags.
- App Preferences: Selected currency, monthly budget limits, and theme mode.
C. Device & Technical Information
We do not track your physical location, contacts, or cross-app activities. We do not use third-party advertising trackers or sell advertising IDs.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information strictly for the following purposes:
- To authenticate your identity and provide secure access to your account.
- To synchronize your inventory, expenses, checklists, and notes across your devices in real-time.
- To calculate expense summaries, budget alerts, and maintenance reminders on your personal dashboard.
- To enforce cloud database security rules ensuring only you can access your personal data.
4. Data Storage & Security
All user data is stored securely using Google Firebase infrastructure (Firebase Authentication & Cloud Firestore). Data in transit is protected using Industry-standard TLS/SSL encryption, and data at rest is encrypted within Google Cloud backend services.
We implement strict Firestore Security Rules requiring authenticated request tokens matching your user UID before any database record can be read, written, or modified.
5. Third-Party Services
Nestiva integrates with trusted cloud infrastructure providers strictly for backend operational functionality:
- Google Firebase: Authentication & Cloud Firestore database storage. (Firebase Privacy Policy)
- Apple Sign-In: Secure authentication on iOS devices. (Apple Privacy Policy)
We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third-party marketing or advertising networks.
6. Account & Data Deletion (App Store Compliance)
You retain full control over your data. In compliance with Apple App Store and Google Play guidelines:
How to Delete Your Data & Account:
- Open the Nestiva App.
- Navigate to the Settings tab.
- Select Account Management and tap Delete Account.
- Confirm deletion. Your authentication record and associated database items will be permanently deleted from our servers.
Alternatively, you may request complete account and data deletion by sending an email to privacy@nestiva.app with your registered email address.
7. Children's Privacy
Nestiva is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can promptly delete the information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: