Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 14, 2026
binthere (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is a personal inventory management app. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
What We Collect
- Email address — used for authentication when you sign up with email
- Display name — the name you choose when creating or joining a household
When you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive only the information you authorize (typically email). We do not access your Apple ID password or Google account password.
Inventory Data
- Bin names, codes, descriptions, and locations
- Item names, descriptions, tags, notes, and valuations
- Photos of items and bin contents (stored locally on your device and optionally synced to our cloud service)
- Checkout records (who has what and when)
- Zone/room organization data
Device Permissions
- Camera — to scan QR codes, take photos of items and bins
- NFC — to read and write NFC tags on bins
- HomeKit — to import room names as zones (read-only, one-time)
- Notifications — to send checkout reminders
We only access these when you explicitly grant permission. You can revoke access at any time in iOS Settings.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide the app’s core functionality (organizing, tracking, and finding your stuff)
- To sync data across your devices
- To share inventory data with members of your household
- To send checkout reminder notifications
We do not:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your data for advertising
- Track your location
- Share your data outside your household
AI Features
When you use AI-powered item detection or value estimation, photos and item descriptions are sent to the Claude API (by Anthropic) for analysis. This data is processed according to Anthropic’s privacy policy. Photos are sent only when you explicitly trigger the AI feature — never automatically.
Data Storage
- Local storage: All data is stored on your device using SwiftData
- Cloud sync: When signed in, data is synced via Supabase (hosted on AWS). Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
- Photos: Stored locally in the app’s documents directory and optionally synced to Supabase Storage
Data Retention
Your data is retained as long as you have an active account. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from Settings → Delete Account.
Your Rights
- Access: You can view all your data within the app
- Export: Use the CSV export feature to download your inventory data
- Deletion: Delete your account and all data from Settings
- Portability: Export your data as CSV at any time
Children’s Privacy
binthere is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:
Email: patrick@beebetter.dev
binthere is developed by Patrick Bennett.