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Privacy Policy

How we protect your data and respect your privacy.

Last updated: December 29, 2025

BuildLedger ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application BuildLedger (the "App") on iOS and iPadOS devices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

BuildLedger stores your data locally on your device and syncs it across your devices using Apple's CloudKit service (iCloud). The following information is stored:

  • Project Information: Project names, addresses, contract details, budget line items, allowances, and related financial data
  • Selections: Product selections, vendor information, specifications, and related notes
  • Change Orders: Change order details, estimates, approvals, and documentation
  • Documents and Photos: Files, receipts, spec sheets, photos, and other attachments you store within the App
  • Draw Information: Draw stages, completion status, and related project milestones
  • User Preferences: App settings, display preferences, and customization options

All data synced through CloudKit is encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud account. We do not have access to your iCloud data.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

The App may collect certain information automatically:

  • Crash Reports: If you enable "Share Analytics" in device settings, Apple may collect crash reports handled by Apple per their privacy policy
  • Usage Analytics: We do not use third-party analytics. Any usage data is minimal and used solely to improve the app
  • Device Information: Device type, iOS version, and app version for compatibility purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
  • Process calculations, generate reports, and display project information
  • Enable features such as data organization, search, and filtering
  • Respond to your support requests and provide customer service
  • Identify and fix bugs, errors, and technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage and CloudKit Sync

BuildLedger stores your project data locally on your device and syncs it using Apple's CloudKit (iCloud). We do not maintain our own servers for personal project data. Your data is protected by:

  • Device encryption and passcode protection for local storage
  • Encryption in transit and at rest for CloudKit data, as provided by Apple
  • Apple's iCloud security measures and privacy protections
  • Access restricted to devices signed in with your Apple ID

3.2 iCloud and CloudKit

Your data syncs automatically to your iCloud account when using BuildLedger. We do not have access to your iCloud data, and all data is subject to Apple's privacy policy. CloudKit data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

You can disable syncing by turning off iCloud access for BuildLedger in your device's iCloud settings.

3.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you export or share data from the App, you control what's shared
  • Service Providers: We may use providers for website hosting and email support. They do not access your in-app project data
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, subject to the same protections

5. Third-Party Services

BuildLedger integrates with Apple's services:

  • Apple CloudKit (iCloud): For syncing data across devices, subject to Apple's privacy policy
  • Apple App Store: For distribution and updates
  • Does not use third-party advertising networks
  • Does not use third-party analytics that collect personal information

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access Your Data: All data is stored locally and accessible through the App
  • Modify Your Data: Edit, update, or delete any information at any time
  • Delete Your Data: Delete individual projects or the entire App and associated data
  • Export Your Data: Export project data in various formats

6.2 Data Deletion

To delete all App data:

  • Delete individual projects or items within the App
  • Delete the App from your device (Settings > General > iPhone Storage > BuildLedger)
  • Manage iCloud storage to remove synced data (Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud)
  • Contact support@717apps.com for assistance

7. Data Retention

  • Locally: On each device until you delete it or uninstall the App
  • In iCloud: Synced data remains until you delete it from all devices or remove it from iCloud
  • We do not maintain separate copies of your data on our servers

8. Children's Privacy

BuildLedger is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Users

BuildLedger is operated from the United States. If you are in the EEA, UK, or other regions with data protection laws, your data remains under your control since BuildLedger stores data locally and does not transmit data to our servers.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have rights under CCPA:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • The right to delete personal information
  • The right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Contact support@717apps.com to exercise these rights.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through the App or via email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

This Privacy Policy complies with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines and applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional data protection regulations.