Last updated: October 17, 2026
BorrowBuddy ("LoanedOut" / "WerHatMeinZeug") is a personal loan tracking app. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data the app collects and how it is used.
All your data (loans, contacts, notes) is stored locally on your device using an SQLite database. We do not operate servers that collect or store your personal data.
The app requests camera access for two purposes:
Photos are stored locally on your device. If you choose to use the backup feature (Google Drive or iCloud), photos may be included in your backup and stored in your personal cloud storage. They are never uploaded to our servers.
The app may request access to your device contacts to make it easier to select a person when creating a loan. Contact data is only read locally and is never transmitted externally.
You may choose to back up your data to your personal Google Drive account. This feature requires you to sign in with your Google account. Backups are stored in your private app-specific folder on Google Drive, which only you and this app can access. We do not have access to your Google Drive or your backup files.
On iOS devices, you may choose to back up your data to iCloud. Data is stored in an app-specific iCloud container linked to your Apple ID. We do not have access to your iCloud data.
The app offers optional in-app purchases (Premium subscription or one-time purchase). Payment processing is handled exclusively by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We do not receive any payment information such as credit card numbers.
The app uses Firebase Analytics (Google) for anonymous usage analytics. No personal data is collected — only aggregated, anonymized usage data (e.g., how often certain features are used). You can limit analytics through your device's privacy settings.
In addition, the app sends anonymous usage counts to our own server (api.prettylights.software, hosted in Germany): how often the app is opened, and per day how many items and how much money (amount per currency) you lent out and got back. Only counts and sums are transmitted — never names, contacts, item descriptions or any other content. They are stored under a random identifier that the app creates solely for this purpose; it is not linked to an account, to your IP address or to feedback you send us. The counts are deleted after 180 days. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in improving the app). You can object at any time: send us the “Anonymous statistics ID” shown under About LoanedOut, and we will delete the counts stored under it.
The app may send local notifications to remind you about upcoming or overdue loans. These notifications are generated entirely on your device.
We do not collect, transmit, sell, or share any personal data with third parties.
This app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
PrettyLightsSoftware@gmail.com