privacy policy
last updated september 2026
what we collect
Your email and display name. The spaces you are in, the messages, photos, drawings, voice notes and stickers you put in them. A push token if you turn on nudges, so we can tell you when something new arrives.
what we do not collect
We do not collect your contacts, your location, or any advertising identifier. We do not run ads and we do not sell your data. There is no tracking across other apps or websites.
how your content is stored
Message and note text inside a space is encrypted on your device before it is uploaded. The encryption key is derived from the space invite code and stays on the devices that joined — we cannot read that text. Photos, drawings and voice notes are stored in private storage so only members of the space can fetch them.
who can see it
Only the people in a space can see what is shared in it. Your online status and last-seen time are visible to your spaces only while you leave them switched on.
service providers
We use Supabase to store data and run the backend, Expo to deliver push notifications, and Giphy to search for GIFs. These providers process data only to provide those services. A search term you type in the GIF picker is sent to Giphy through our own server, so the provider never receives your account details.
keeping it safe
You can report any message, photo or person, and block anyone, from inside the app. We review reports and remove content or accounts that break our terms.
keeping it for how long
Your content stays while your account is open. Deleting your account permanently removes your profile and everything you personally uploaded. Photos and messages you left in a shared space may remain for the others, without your name attached.
your choices
You can edit your name and photo, hide your online and last-seen status, clear local data, and delete your account entirely from settings at any time.
children
nook is not for children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has made an account, we will delete it.
changes
If this policy changes in a meaningful way, we will let you know in the app before the change takes effect.
questions
Reach us any time at support@heynook.xyz and we will get back to you.