Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and (if using Google sign-in) your Google profile information. When you use HomeVault, we store the home management data you enter, including warranty details, maintenance schedules, contractor contacts, and uploaded receipt images.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the HomeVault service
Process your subscription payments via Stripe
Send transactional emails (password resets, email verification)
Improve and develop new features

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use PostgreSQL for structured data and Vercel Blob Storage for uploaded files. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Stripe - Payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Google OAuth - Authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Vercel - Hosting and file storage.
Resend - Transactional email delivery.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data (via the data export feature)
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Update or correct your information via account settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@homevault.app.