Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Your Privacy is Our Priority
QuoteMate is built with privacy at its core. We don't collect, store, or share any of your data. Everything stays on your device. This isn't just a policy - it's how the app is designed.
Privacy Policy Summary
No Data Collection
We don't collect any personal information or usage data
Local Storage Only
All data stored on your device, never on our servers
No Sharing
We never share or sell your data to anyone
No Tracking
No analytics, no cookies, no user tracking
1. Information We Collect
Short answer: None.
QuoteMate does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on our servers. We have no servers, databases, or cloud storage that contains your information.
All information you enter into QuoteMate (customer details, quotes, business information, photos, settings) is stored locally on your device using encrypted local storage (AsyncStorage). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share a quote via email, SMS, or other sharing methods.
2. How Your Data is Stored
Local Device Storage
QuoteMate stores the following information locally on your device:
- •Business Information: Your company name, logo, ABN, contact details, default labor rates, and markup percentages
- •Customer Data: Customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job site addresses you enter for quotes
- •Quote Information: All quotes you create including materials, pricing, labor calculations, and quote status
- •Photos: Any job site photos you take or attach to quotes
- •App Settings: Your preferences for the app's appearance and behavior
Important: This data is stored using encrypted local storage on your device only. It is never transmitted to our servers because we don't have any servers. You maintain complete control and can delete all data at any time from the app settings.
3. Third-Party Services
Bunnings API
When you use the "Fetch Bunnings Prices" feature, QuoteMate makes requests to the Bunnings Live API to retrieve current product pricing. This connection:
- •Only sends product names/codes to search for prices
- •Does NOT send your customer information, business details, or quote data
- •Uses OAuth 2.0 secure authentication
- •Subject to Bunnings' own privacy policy
Claude AI (Anthropic)
When you use the AI-powered custom job estimation feature, QuoteMate sends your job description to Claude AI to generate material suggestions. This:
- •Only sends the job description text you provide (e.g., "5x4m deck with stairs")
- •Does NOT send customer names, addresses, or any personal information
- •This feature is entirely optional - you can create quotes without using AI
- •Subject to Anthropic's privacy policy
4. Device Permissions
QuoteMate requests certain device permissions to provide full functionality. Here's what we use and why:
Camera Access
Purpose: Take photos of job sites, materials, or add your company logo
What we do: Photos are stored locally on your device and only included in quotes if you choose to add them
Optional: You can decline camera access and manually upload photos from your gallery
Location Access
Purpose: Auto-fill job site addresses and find nearby Bunnings stores
What we do: Location is used only when creating quotes to suggest addresses. We never track your location or store location history
Optional: You can manually enter addresses if you prefer not to grant location access
Storage Access
Purpose: Save quotes, settings, and exported PDF files to your device
What we do: All data is encrypted and stored locally. Nothing is uploaded to external servers
Required: Storage access is necessary for the app to function
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your data with anyone. Period.
Since we don't collect your data in the first place, there's nothing for us to share. The only time your quote information leaves your device is when you choose to share a quote with a customer via:
- •Email (using your device's email app)
- •SMS/Text message (using your device's messaging app)
- •WhatsApp, Messenger, or other sharing apps you choose
When you share a quote, you are in complete control of what information is shared and with whom. We never see, access, or track these shares.
6. Analytics & Tracking
QuoteMate does not use any analytics or tracking.
We don't use:
- ✗Google Analytics or any analytics services
- ✗Crash reporting or error tracking services
- ✗User behavior tracking or heatmaps
- ✗Cookies or similar tracking technologies
- ✗Advertising networks or trackers
7. Data Security
Your data security is ensured through:
- Encrypted Local Storage: All data stored on your device is encrypted using industry-standard encryption
- Secure API Connections: All connections to Bunnings API use HTTPS and OAuth 2.0 authentication
- No Cloud Storage: The best security is not storing your data at all. Since everything stays on your device, there's no cloud server to hack
- Device-Level Security: Your data is protected by your device's own security (PIN, password, biometrics)
8. Your Rights & Control
You have complete control over your data:
Access Your Data
All your data is accessible directly in the app. You can view, edit, or export any information at any time.
Delete Your Data
You can delete individual quotes, customer records, or all app data from the Settings menu. You can also uninstall the app to remove everything.
Export Your Data
All quotes can be exported as PDF files, which you can save, back up, or share as needed.
Manage Permissions
You can revoke camera or location permissions at any time through your device settings. The app will continue to work with limited functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
QuoteMate is designed for professional tradies and is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has used QuoteMate, please contact us, though rest assured no data would have been collected from our end.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- •Posting the new privacy policy on this page
- •Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- •Displaying an in-app notification (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically. However, our core principle will never change: your data stays on your device, and we never collect or share it.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or QuoteMate's privacy practices, please contact us:
QuoteMate is an open-source project maintained by Hansen Dev. The source code is publicly available, so you can verify our privacy claims yourself.