Privacy Policy

ABX Apps (software studio) is the developer/operator. Community Exchange is the App Store product. This page is the Privacy Policy URL for App Store Connect and in-app links (https://abx-apps.com/privacy).

This policy describes how ABX Apps collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the Community Exchange iOS app and related services we operate. By using the app you agree to this policy.

1. Who we are

ABX Apps is the software development studio and legal operator of Community Exchange, a peer-to-peer community exchange and barter iOS app. Users can browse listings, visit peer storefronts, communicate over live video/audio (LiveKit), negotiate exchanges, post Neighbors updates, and purchase optional digital subscriptions or consumables through Apple In-App Purchase. Legal and support materials for this product are published on abx-apps.com.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Account and identity

• Sign in with Apple identity (subject identifier; email if you share it with Apple/us).
• Profile data you provide: display name, handle, bio, and related account fields.
• iCloud / CloudKit record identifiers used to restore your profile across devices signed into the same Apple ID (not for advertising).

2.2 Location

• Coarse / approximate location when you grant location permission, used to sort marketplace listings by distance and to tag your store area when you set a store location.
• Location is not sold and is not used for cross-app tracking.

2.3 Content you create (user-generated content)

• Marketplace and store listings (titles, descriptions, photos, videos, schedules, pricing terms).
• Neighbors / Activity posts and media you publish to people you follow or who follow you.
• Bulletins, store theme media, and similar storefront content.
• Promissory notes / exchange records, prep drafts, ratings, and related ledger data needed to run trades.
• In-app contacts (“People”) you form with other traders (this is not your device Address Book).

2.4 Communications media

• Camera and microphone streams during video calls, store “Face” sessions, and live streams. Real-time A/V is transmitted via LiveKit (hosted by us or, if you choose, your own LiveKit project). We do not use call media for advertising.

2.5 Purchases and entitlements

• In-App Purchase transaction identifiers and product IDs processed by Apple.
• Server-side subscription tier, hosted LiveKit plan, ad credits, and listing-pack balances after Apple verifies a transaction. We do not store full card numbers.

2.6 Reports and support

• Content reports (reason, optional details, reported profile, context).
• Emails you send to support@abx-apps.com and related support tickets.

2.7 Device and diagnostics

• Standard app preferences stored in UserDefaults (feature settings, not advertising IDs).
• Optional calendar event identifiers if you enable exchange calendar reminders.
• We do not use App Tracking Transparency and do not track you across other companies’ apps or websites for advertising.

3. How we use information

We use the data above to:

• Authenticate you and operate profiles, stores, listings, and Neighbors.
• Connect peers for store visits, calls, and streams.
• Enforce membership limits and deliver paid digital features.
• Moderate safety reports and respond to support requests.
• Sync limited profile discovery data via CloudKit where required for multi-device restore.
• Improve reliability and prevent abuse (rate limits, fraud checks on billing RPCs).

We do not sell personal information.

4. Sharing and processors

We share data only as needed to run the service:

Other users may see profile, listing, storefront, and Neighbors content you choose to publish or share in a visit/call. Trades are between users; the app is not an escrow service.

5. Retention

• Account and profile data: until you delete your account or as required for legal/safety records.
• Exchange notes and related records: retained as needed for product history, then subject to server retention policies.
• Content reports: retained for moderation and abuse prevention.
• Purchase records: retained as required for accounting and App Store reconciliation.
• After Delete Account & Data, we cascade-delete server profile data, CloudKit discovery records, and local app data, subject to propagation delays and legal holds.

6. Your choices and rights

• Permissions: Camera, microphone, photos, location, and calendar can be revoked in iOS Settings.
• Guest browse: You may browse the public marketplace without an account (subject to location for distance sort).
• Sign out: Clears local session state; server data remains until account deletion.
• Delete account: In-app Account → Delete Account & Data.
• Restore purchases: Available on paywall and hosting screens (Apple ID ownership).
• Age: Intended for users 18+; may use Apple’s Declared Age Range / parental control checks.

Depending on your region you may have additional rights. Contact support@abx-apps.com.

7. Children

Community Exchange is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly allow under-18 accounts. Contact support@abx-apps.com if you believe a minor created an account.

8. Security

We use industry-standard transport security (HTTPS / WSS), server-side access controls (including Postgres RLS), Keychain storage for sensitive credentials on device, and App Store–signed transaction verification for purchases. No method of transmission is 100% secure.

9. International processing

Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our processors operate. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

10. Changes

We may update this policy. We will revise the effective date and, where appropriate, notify you in-app or on abx-apps.com. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact

Email: support@abx-apps.com
Web: https://abx-apps.com
Terms: Terms of Service