NeighborLog Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2026-04-26 · Last updated: 2026-04-26

Short version: NeighborLog stores all of your dispute data — incidents, decibel readings, photos, communications, complaints, costs, witnesses, neighbor profiles — only on your device. We have no servers and no analytics. We never see your dispute. The only network communication the app performs is with Apple's StoreKit servers to verify your subscription status. The noise meter reads decibel values only and never records or stores audio.

1. Who we are

NeighborLog is published by an independent iOS developer (Apple Developer Team ID ZM8LF8494F). For any privacy-related question, write to captainlongevity@gmail.com.

2. Information we do not collect

We do not collect, transmit, store on a server, sell, share, or analyze:

Your incidents, photos, communication logs, complaint records, damage costs, or witness records
Your neighbor's name, address, photo, or any identifying information you enter about them
Your name, email, phone, or any account identifier
Device identifiers (IDFA, IDFV) for advertising or tracking purposes
Location data (GPS coordinates attached to evidence photos are stored locally with the photo and never transmitted)
Audio recordings — the noise meter reads decibel levels in real time and writes nothing to disk
Crash reports or analytics events sent to any third party

3. Information stored on your device

All dispute data you enter is stored locally on your iOS device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data is included in your iCloud or iTunes device backup if you have device backup enabled. We do not have access to your device backups; only Apple does, under their published privacy terms.

4. The noise meter and audio

NeighborLog's noise meter (Pro) uses Apple's AVAudioRecorder API to read the average power level of incoming microphone audio in real time and converts that reading to an approximate decibel value for display. No audio sample is written to disk, retained in memory beyond the current measurement window, or transmitted anywhere. When you stop measuring, the meter saves only the numeric peak and average decibel readings as part of the incident record. This design keeps the app outside the scope of two-party-consent recording statutes that apply in many U.S. states. The decibel readings are not laboratory-calibrated and are intended for relative comparison and personal documentation, not as evidentiary acoustic measurements.

5. On-device processing (Pro features)

Several Pro features process data locally on your device only:

GPS-tagged evidence photos use Apple's Core Location framework to obtain your current coordinates at the moment you capture a photo. The coordinates are written into the photo's EXIF metadata and stored locally with the incident. They are never transmitted off-device.
Pattern analysis and charts compute statistical summaries from your locally-stored incidents. No data leaves your device.
Evidence package PDF is rendered on-device using PDFKit. The PDF is saved to your device or shared via the system share sheet at your direction.
App Lock uses Apple's LocalAuthentication framework. Your Face ID or Touch ID biometric data never leaves Apple's Secure Enclave; the app only receives a success or failure signal.
Reminders are scheduled via Apple's UserNotifications framework and fire locally on your device. No remote push servers are involved.

6. Subscriptions and StoreKit

NeighborLog offers an optional Pro subscription via Apple's StoreKit 2. When you subscribe, restore a purchase, or when the app verifies your entitlement, your device communicates directly with Apple's servers. NeighborLog receives only the entitlement status (active or inactive) and a purchase identifier. We do not see your Apple ID, payment method, billing address, or transaction history. Apple's handling of subscription information is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

7. Permissions the app requests

Microphone — only when you tap "Start Measuring" in the Noise Meter. No audio is recorded; only decibel readings are computed in real time.
Camera — only when you tap "Take Photo" while logging an incident or evidence.
Photo Library — only when you tap "Import Photo".
Location When-In-Use — only after you enable GPS-tagged evidence photos (Pro).
Face ID — only after you enable App Lock in Settings (Pro).
Notifications — only after you enable incident reminders.

You can revoke any of these permissions at any time in iOS Settings > NeighborLog.

8. Information about your neighbor

You may enter information about a neighbor — name, address, vehicle, behavior — into NeighborLog as part of documenting your dispute. This information is stored only on your device and is never transmitted. You alone are responsible for the lawful collection, storage, and use of any third-party information you record in the app. NeighborLog does not contact, identify, or share data with the neighbor or any other third party. The app is one-sided personal documentation.

9. Children's privacy

NeighborLog is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children. The app's age rating reflects this.

10. Data retention and deletion

Because all data is stored only on your device, you control retention completely. To delete all dispute data, delete the app from your device. There is no remote copy for us to delete.

11. International users

The app does not transfer your data internationally because it does not transfer your data anywhere. The app is published in English and is primarily marketed in North America.

12. Changes to this policy

If we ever change how the app handles data, we will update this policy and surface the change in the app before you can use the affected feature. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

13. Contact

Privacy questions: captainlongevity@gmail.com