Our Porch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application handles your information. Unlike most apps, Our Porch is designed with privacy as a core principle: all your data stays on your device.
Our Porch stores all data locally on your device using SQLite database technology. We do not:
Your neighbor information, interaction history, reminders, tags, and all other data you create within the app never leaves your phone.
The app allows you to store the following information locally on your device:
You have complete control over this information and can edit or delete it at any time.
Our Porch may request the following permissions to enhance your experience. All permissions are optional and only used for the stated purposes:
Used to send local reminder alerts when it's time to connect with your neighbors. These are generated locally on your device and do not involve external servers.
Optionally used to import neighbor information from your device's contact list. This data is only accessed when you explicitly choose to import contacts and is stored locally on your device. We never upload or sync contact information.
Required to maintain your local database and enable data export/backup functionality. All data remains on your device.
Our Porch provides the ability to export your entire database as a JSON file. This allows you to:
Exported files are saved to your device's storage. You are responsible for the security of any exported data files.
Our Porch does not include any analytics, tracking, or telemetry services. We do not collect:
Our Porch does not integrate with any third-party services, APIs, or external platforms. The app operates entirely offline and does not communicate with external servers.
Our Porch is not directed to children under the age of 13. Since we do not collect any personal information, we do not knowingly collect information from children. The app is designed for adults managing neighborhood relationships.
Your data security is protected by your device's operating system security features. We recommend:
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the app with an updated "Last updated" date. Since the app does not connect to external servers, policy updates will be included in app updates.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@togethernotfor.com
Company: Together Not For, LLC