Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Better Roommate ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and stored when you use the Better Roommate app.

The Most Important Thing You Should Know

Better Roommate does not store your data on our servers.

All household data (chores, expenses, posts, reports, comments, and activity) is stored exclusively in the household owner's iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit shared database technology. We never collect, access, or store your personal information on any servers owned or operated by us.

Data Storage and Sharing

How Your Data is Stored

• iCloud Storage: All household data is stored in the household owner's personal iCloud account
• CloudKit Technology: We use Apple's CloudKit shared database to enable real-time collaboration
• No Third-Party Servers: We do not use, operate, or maintain any servers to store your data
• Apple's Infrastructure: Your data lives entirely within Apple's secure iCloud infrastructure

What This Means for You

• The household owner's iCloud storage quota is used for household data
• All household data is subject to Apple's privacy and security policies
• If the household owner deletes their iCloud account or the household, all data is permanently deleted
• We cannot access, view, modify, or recover your household data

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use Better Roommate, you create and share the following types of data within your household: